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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.24, 1,799.37 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.24, 1,799.37 and 378 is: 566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.24 : 1,799.37 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.24/1,799.37 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.24x = 1,799.37 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.24x = 680,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,161.86/1,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.69

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