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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.95 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.95 and 376.03 is: 564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.46 : 1,950.95 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.46/1,950.95 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.46x = 1,950.95 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.46x = 733,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,611.79/1,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.12

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