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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.89, 1,960.20 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.89, 1,960.20 and 382.59 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.89 : 1,960.20 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.89/1,960.20 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.89x = 1,960.20 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.89x = 749,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,952.92/1,306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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