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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.60, 1,961.18 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.60, 1,961.18 and 383.24 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.60 : 1,961.18 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.60/1,961.18 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.60x = 1,961.18 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.60x = 751,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,602.62/1,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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