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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.13, 1,952.02 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.13, 1,952.02 and 376.75 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.13 : 1,952.02 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.13/1,952.02 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.13x = 1,952.02 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.13x = 735,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,424.33/1,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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