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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.52, 1,949.04 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.52, 1,949.04 and 374.85 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.52 : 1,949.04 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.52/1,949.04 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.52x = 1,949.04 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.52x = 730,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,598.35/1,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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