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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.30 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.30 and 376.41 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.06 : 1,951.30 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.06/1,951.30 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.06x = 1,951.30 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.06x = 734,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,494.50/1,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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