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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.42, 1,951.66 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.42, 1,951.66 and 376.67 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.42 : 1,951.66 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.42/1,951.66 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.42x = 1,951.66 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.42x = 735,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,131.77/1,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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