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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.57, 1,955.04 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.57, 1,955.04 and 378.91 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.57 : 1,955.04 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.57/1,955.04 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.57x = 1,955.04 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.57x = 740,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,784.21/1,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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