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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.34, 1,951.88 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.34, 1,951.88 and 376.94 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.34 : 1,951.88 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.34/1,951.88 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.34x = 1,951.88 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.34x = 735,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,741.65/1,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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