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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.49, 1,800.60 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.49, 1,800.60 and 378.32 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.49 : 1,800.60 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.49/1,800.60 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.49x = 1,800.60 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.49x = 681,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,193.99/1,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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