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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.01, 1,954.85 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.01, 1,954.85 and 378.65 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.01 : 1,954.85 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.01/1,954.85 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.01x = 1,954.85 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.01x = 740,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,204.90/1,303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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