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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.94, 1,800.34 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.94, 1,800.34 and 378.26 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.94 : 1,800.34 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.94/1,800.34 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.94x = 1,800.34 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.94x = 680,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,996.61/1,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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