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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.92, 1,953.18 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.92, 1,953.18 and 377.49 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.92 : 1,953.18 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.92/1,953.18 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.92x = 1,953.18 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.92x = 737,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,305.92/1,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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