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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.04, 1,959.09 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.04, 1,959.09 and 381.57 is: 572.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.04 : 1,959.09 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.04/1,959.09 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.04x = 1,959.09 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.04x = 747,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,529.97/1,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.37

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