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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.02, 1,951.63 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.02, 1,951.63 and 376.59 is: 564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.02 : 1,951.63 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.02/1,951.63 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.02x = 1,951.63 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.02x = 734,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,964.34/1,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.91

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