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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.03 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.03 and 381.54 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,959.03 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,959.03 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,959.03 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 747,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,448.31/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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