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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.47, 1,962.23 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.47, 1,962.23 and 383.79 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.47 : 1,962.23 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.47/1,962.23 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.47x = 1,962.23 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.47x = 753,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,082.33/1,308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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