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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.06, 1,963.98 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.06, 1,963.98 and 384.68 is: 577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.06 : 1,963.98 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.06/1,963.98 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.06x = 1,963.98 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.06x = 755,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,508.74/1,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.14

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