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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.44, 1,800.74 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.44, 1,800.74 and 378.74 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.44 : 1,800.74 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.44/1,800.74 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.44x = 1,800.74 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.44x = 682,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,014.88/1,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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