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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.10, 1,949.77 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.10, 1,949.77 and 375.67 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.10 : 1,949.77 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.10/1,949.77 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.10x = 1,949.77 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.10x = 732,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,464.28/1,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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