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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.65, 1,949.18 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.65, 1,949.18 and 375 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.65 : 1,949.18 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.65/1,949.18 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.65x = 1,949.18 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.65x = 730,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,942.50/1,299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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