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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.72, 1,961.10 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.72, 1,961.10 and 383.04 is: 574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.72 : 1,961.10 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.72/1,961.10 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.72x = 1,961.10 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.72x = 751,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,179.74/1,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.42

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