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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.36, 1,960.68 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.36, 1,960.68 and 383 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.36 : 1,960.68 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.36/1,960.68 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.36x = 1,960.68 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.36x = 750,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,940.44/1,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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