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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301, 1,951.49 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301, 1,951.49 and 376.55 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301 : 1,951.49 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301/1,951.49 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301x = 1,951.49 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301x = 734,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,831.68/1,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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