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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.79, 1,954.46 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.79, 1,954.46 and 378.38 is: 567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.79 : 1,954.46 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.79/1,954.46 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.79x = 1,954.46 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.79x = 739,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,518.80/1,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.64

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