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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.26, 1,963.83 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.26, 1,963.83 and 384.84 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.26 : 1,963.83 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.26/1,963.83 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.26x = 1,963.83 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.26x = 755,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,760.34/1,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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