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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.79, 1,950.88 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.79, 1,950.88 and 376.10 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.79 : 1,950.88 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.79/1,950.88 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.79x = 1,950.88 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.79x = 733,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,716.75/1,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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