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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.34, 1,961.10 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.34, 1,961.10 and 382.88 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.34 : 1,961.10 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.34/1,961.10 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.34x = 1,961.10 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.34x = 750,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,870.87/1,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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