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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.59, 1,952.30 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.59, 1,952.30 and 377.12 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.59 : 1,952.30 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.59/1,952.30 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.59x = 1,952.30 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.59x = 736,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,257.20/1,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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