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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.56, 1,951.90 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.56, 1,951.90 and 376.87 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.56 : 1,951.90 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.56/1,951.90 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.56x = 1,951.90 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.56x = 735,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,617.60/1,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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