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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.80, 1,951.14 and 376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.80, 1,951.14 and 376.33 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.80 : 1,951.14 = 376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.80/1,951.14 = 376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.80x = 1,951.14 × 376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.80x = 734,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,272.52/1,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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