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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.46 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,952.46 and 377.25 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,952.46 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,952.46 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,952.46 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 736,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,558.21/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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