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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.19, 1,960.55 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.19, 1,960.55 and 382.73 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.19 : 1,960.55 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.19/1,960.55 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.19x = 1,960.55 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.19x = 750,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,353.17/1,307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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