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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.77, 1,964.50 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.77, 1,964.50 and 385.34 is: 577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.77 : 1,964.50 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.77/1,964.50 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.77x = 1,964.50 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.77x = 756,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,989.64/1,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.96

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