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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.03, 1,963.51 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.03, 1,963.51 and 384.55 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.03 : 1,963.51 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.03/1,963.51 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.03x = 1,963.51 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.03x = 755,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,061.90/1,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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