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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.69, 1,962.59 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.69, 1,962.59 and 383.99 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.69 : 1,962.59 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.69/1,962.59 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.69x = 1,962.59 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.69x = 753,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,603.20/1,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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