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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.57, 1,951.79 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.57, 1,951.79 and 376.91 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.57 : 1,951.79 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.57/1,951.79 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.57x = 1,951.79 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.57x = 735,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,637.53/1,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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