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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.17, 1,950.18 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.17, 1,950.18 and 375.69 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.17 : 1,950.18 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.17/1,950.18 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.17x = 1,950.18 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.17x = 732,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,663.12/1,300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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