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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.50, 1,959.45 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.50, 1,959.45 and 381.83 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.50 : 1,959.45 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.50/1,959.45 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.50x = 1,959.45 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.50x = 748,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,167.00/1,306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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