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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.42, 1,963.86 and 384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.42, 1,963.86 and 384.73 is: 577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.42 : 1,963.86 = 384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.42/1,963.86 = 384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.42x = 1,963.86 × 384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.42x = 755,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,555.86/1,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.02

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