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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.39, 1,952.09 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.39, 1,952.09 and 376.95 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.39 : 1,952.09 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.39/1,952.09 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.39x = 1,952.09 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.39x = 735,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,838.76/1,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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