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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.77, 1,801.03 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.77, 1,801.03 and 379.05 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.77 : 1,801.03 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.77/1,801.03 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.77x = 1,801.03 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.77x = 682,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,678.53/1,200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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