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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.51, 1,800.46 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.51, 1,800.46 and 378.36 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.51 : 1,800.46 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.51/1,800.46 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.51x = 1,800.46 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.51x = 681,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,222.52/1,200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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