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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.62, 1,950.93 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.62, 1,950.93 and 376.31 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.62 : 1,950.93 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.62/1,950.93 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.62x = 1,950.93 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.62x = 734,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,154.47/1,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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