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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.13, 1,953.17 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.13, 1,953.17 and 377.65 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.13 : 1,953.17 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.13/1,953.17 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.13x = 1,953.17 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.13x = 737,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,614.65/1,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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