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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.94, 1,953.96 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.94, 1,953.96 and 378.25 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.94 : 1,953.96 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.94/1,953.96 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.94x = 1,953.96 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.94x = 739,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,085.37/1,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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