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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.25, 1,960.88 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.25, 1,960.88 and 382.73 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.25 : 1,960.88 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.25/1,960.88 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.25x = 1,960.88 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.25x = 750,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,475.88/1,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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