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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.82, 1,960.36 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.82, 1,960.36 and 382.38 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.82 : 1,960.36 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.82/1,960.36 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.82x = 1,960.36 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.82x = 749,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,606.99/1,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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