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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.68 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.68 and 381.77 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.32 : 1,959.68 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.32/1,959.68 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.32x = 1,959.68 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.32x = 748,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,147.03/1,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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