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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.48 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.48 and 381.90 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.30 : 1,959.48 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.30/1,959.48 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.30x = 1,959.48 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.30x = 748,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,325.41/1,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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