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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.76, 1,964.58 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.76, 1,964.58 and 385.34 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.76 : 1,964.58 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.76/1,964.58 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.76x = 1,964.58 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.76x = 757,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,031.26/1,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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