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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.41, 1,950.33 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.41, 1,950.33 and 375.76 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.41 : 1,950.33 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.41/1,950.33 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.41x = 1,950.33 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.41x = 732,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,859.47/1,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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