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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.76, 1,949.73 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.76, 1,949.73 and 375.28 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.76 : 1,949.73 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.76/1,949.73 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.76x = 1,949.73 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.76x = 731,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,694.67/1,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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