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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.85, 1,960.56 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.85, 1,960.56 and 382.46 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.85 : 1,960.56 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.85/1,960.56 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.85x = 1,960.56 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.85x = 749,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,825.97/1,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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