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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.04, 1,952.60 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.04, 1,952.60 and 377.41 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.04 : 1,952.60 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.04/1,952.60 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.04x = 1,952.60 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.04x = 736,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,924.94/1,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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