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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.03, 1,959.34 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.03, 1,959.34 and 381.62 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.03 : 1,959.34 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.03/1,959.34 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.03x = 1,959.34 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.03x = 747,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,723.33/1,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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