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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.75, 1,951.14 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.75, 1,951.14 and 376.32 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.75 : 1,951.14 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.75/1,951.14 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.75x = 1,951.14 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.75x = 734,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,243.25/1,300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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