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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.23, 1,800.03 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.23, 1,800.03 and 378.44 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.23 : 1,800.03 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.23/1,800.03 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.23x = 1,800.03 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.23x = 681,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,202.52/1,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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