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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.43, 1,951.65 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.43, 1,951.65 and 376.68 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.43 : 1,951.65 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.43/1,951.65 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.43x = 1,951.65 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.43x = 735,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,147.52/1,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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