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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.52, 1,934.56 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.52, 1,934.56 and 377.52 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.52 : 1,934.56 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.52/1,934.56 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.52x = 1,934.56 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.52x = 730,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,335.09/1,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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