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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.26, 1,954.86 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.26, 1,954.86 and 378.78 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.26 : 1,954.86 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.26/1,954.86 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.26x = 1,954.86 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.26x = 740,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,461.87/1,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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