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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289, 1,933.50 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289, 1,933.50 and 377 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289 : 1,933.50 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289/1,933.50 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289x = 1,933.50 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289x = 728,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,929.50/1,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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