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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.80, 1,964.72 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.80, 1,964.72 and 385.38 is: 578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.80 : 1,964.72 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.80/1,964.72 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.80x = 1,964.72 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.80x = 757,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,164.76/1,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.07

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