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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.78, 1,955.68 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.78, 1,955.68 and 379.34 is: 569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.78 : 1,955.68 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.78/1,955.68 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.78x = 1,955.68 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.78x = 741,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,867.65/1,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.01

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