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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.28, 1,800.54 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.28, 1,800.54 and 378.52 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.28 : 1,800.54 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.28/1,800.54 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.28x = 1,800.54 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.28x = 681,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,540.40/1,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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