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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.36, 1,962.84 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.36, 1,962.84 and 383.88 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.36 : 1,962.84 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.36/1,962.84 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.36x = 1,962.84 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.36x = 753,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,495.02/1,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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