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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,950.53 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,950.53 and 375.93 is: 563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,950.53 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,950.53 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,950.53 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 733,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,260.86/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.75

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