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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.97, 1,962.97 and 384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.97, 1,962.97 and 384.29 is: 576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.97 : 1,962.97 = 384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.97/1,962.97 = 384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.97x = 1,962.97 × 384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.97x = 754,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,349.74/1,308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.29

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