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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.45, 1,959.45 and 382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.45, 1,959.45 and 382.06 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.45 : 1,959.45 = 382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.45/1,959.45 = 382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.45x = 1,959.45 × 382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.45x = 748,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,627.47/1,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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