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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383, 6,574.50 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383, 6,574.50 and 1,305 is: 1,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383 : 6,574.50 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383/6,574.50 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383x = 6,574.50 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383x = 8,579,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,722.50/4,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.50

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