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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.78, 1,951.30 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.78, 1,951.30 and 376.36 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.78 : 1,951.30 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.78/1,951.30 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.78x = 1,951.30 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.78x = 734,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,391.27/1,300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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