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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.77, 1,952.67 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.77, 1,952.67 and 377.35 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.77 : 1,952.67 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.77/1,952.67 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.77x = 1,952.67 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.77x = 736,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,840.02/1,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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