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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.03, 1,800.33 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.03, 1,800.33 and 378.39 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.03 : 1,800.33 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.03/1,800.33 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.03x = 1,800.33 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.03x = 681,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,222.07/1,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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