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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.73, 1,954.04 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.73, 1,954.04 and 378.27 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.73 : 1,954.04 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.73/1,954.04 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.73x = 1,954.04 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.73x = 739,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,152.82/1,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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