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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.74, 1,949.95 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.74, 1,949.95 and 375.27 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.74 : 1,949.95 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.74/1,949.95 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.74x = 1,949.95 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.74x = 731,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,756.80/1,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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