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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.25, 1,961.19 and 382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.25, 1,961.19 and 382.81 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.25 : 1,961.19 = 382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.25/1,961.19 = 382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.25x = 1,961.19 × 382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.25x = 750,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,760.84/1,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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