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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.15, 1,962.20 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.15, 1,962.20 and 383.69 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.15 : 1,962.20 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.15/1,962.20 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.15x = 1,962.20 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.15x = 752,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,882.38/1,308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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