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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.93, 1,958.50 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.93, 1,958.50 and 381.23 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.93 : 1,958.50 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.93/1,958.50 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.93x = 1,958.50 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.93x = 746,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,638.96/1,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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