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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.46, 1,953.62 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.46, 1,953.62 and 377.99 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.46 : 1,953.62 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.46/1,953.62 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.46x = 1,953.62 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.46x = 738,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,448.82/1,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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