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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.91, 1,951.71 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.91, 1,951.71 and 376.55 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.91 : 1,951.71 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.91/1,951.71 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.91x = 1,951.71 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.91x = 734,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,906.64/1,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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