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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.15, 1,951.82 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.15, 1,951.82 and 376.72 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.15 : 1,951.82 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.15/1,951.82 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.15x = 1,951.82 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.15x = 735,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,278.93/1,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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