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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.88, 1,951.29 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.88, 1,951.29 and 376.40 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.88 : 1,951.29 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.88/1,951.29 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.88x = 1,951.29 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.88x = 734,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,465.56/1,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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