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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.29 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.29 and 381.54 is: 572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.98 : 1,959.29 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.98/1,959.29 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.98x = 1,959.29 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.98x = 747,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,545.60/1,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.40

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