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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.90, 1,951.27 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.90, 1,951.27 and 376.44 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.90 : 1,951.27 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.90/1,951.27 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.90x = 1,951.27 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.90x = 734,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,536.08/1,300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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