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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.63, 1,950.92 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.63, 1,950.92 and 376.15 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.63 : 1,950.92 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.63/1,950.92 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.63x = 1,950.92 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.63x = 733,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,838.56/1,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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