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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.82, 1,954.55 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.82, 1,954.55 and 378.45 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.82 : 1,954.55 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.82/1,954.55 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.82x = 1,954.55 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.82x = 739,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,700.39/1,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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