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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.60, 1,949.69 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.60, 1,949.69 and 375.09 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.60 : 1,949.69 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.60/1,949.69 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.60x = 1,949.69 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.60x = 731,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,309.22/1,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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