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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.56, 1,959.78 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.56, 1,959.78 and 382.08 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.56 : 1,959.78 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.56/1,959.78 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.56x = 1,959.78 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.56x = 748,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,792.74/1,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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