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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.11, 1,954.76 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.11, 1,954.76 and 378.60 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.11 : 1,954.76 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.11/1,954.76 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.11x = 1,954.76 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.11x = 740,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,070.24/1,303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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