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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.84, 1,959.79 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.84, 1,959.79 and 382.16 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.84 : 1,959.79 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.84/1,959.79 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.84x = 1,959.79 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.84x = 748,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,953.35/1,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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