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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.92, 1,956.18 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.92, 1,956.18 and 379.50 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.92 : 1,956.18 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.92/1,956.18 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.92x = 1,956.18 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.92x = 742,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,370.31/1,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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