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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.42, 1,950.16 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.42, 1,950.16 and 375.66 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.42 : 1,950.16 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.42/1,950.16 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.42x = 1,950.16 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.42x = 732,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,597.11/1,300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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