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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.61, 1,955.09 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.61, 1,955.09 and 378.92 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.61 : 1,955.09 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.61/1,955.09 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.61x = 1,955.09 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.61x = 740,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,828.54/1,303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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