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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.53, 1,800.81 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.53, 1,800.81 and 378.87 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.53 : 1,800.81 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.53/1,800.81 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.53x = 1,800.81 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.53x = 682,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,270.99/1,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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