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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.70, 1,954.37 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.70, 1,954.37 and 378.24 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.70 : 1,954.37 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.70/1,954.37 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.70x = 1,954.37 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.70x = 739,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,209.25/1,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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