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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.81, 1,801.29 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.81, 1,801.29 and 379.11 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.81 : 1,801.29 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.81/1,801.29 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.81x = 1,801.29 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.81x = 682,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,895.23/1,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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