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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.14, 1,960.16 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.14, 1,960.16 and 382.49 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.14 : 1,960.16 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.14/1,960.16 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.14x = 1,960.16 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.14x = 749,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,737.24/1,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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