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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.46, 1,959.78 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.46, 1,959.78 and 382.03 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.46 : 1,959.78 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.46/1,959.78 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.46x = 1,959.78 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.46x = 748,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,694.75/1,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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