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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.78, 1,961.94 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.78, 1,961.94 and 383.37 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.78 : 1,961.94 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.78/1,961.94 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.78x = 1,961.94 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.78x = 752,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,150.38/1,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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