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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.22, 1,955.15 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.22, 1,955.15 and 378.75 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.22 : 1,955.15 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.22/1,955.15 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.22x = 1,955.15 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.22x = 740,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,514.01/1,303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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