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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.25, 1,951.41 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.25, 1,951.41 and 376.56 is: 564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.25 : 1,951.41 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.25/1,951.41 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.25x = 1,951.41 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.25x = 734,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,822.95/1,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.71

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