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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.44, 1,963.64 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.44, 1,963.64 and 384.68 is: 576.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.44 : 1,963.64 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.44/1,963.64 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.44x = 1,963.64 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.44x = 755,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,373.04/1,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.87

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