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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.49 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.30, 1,959.49 and 381.89 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.30 : 1,959.49 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.30/1,959.49 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.30x = 1,959.49 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.30x = 748,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,309.64/1,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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