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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.85, 1,801.11 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.85, 1,801.11 and 379.19 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.85 : 1,801.11 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.85/1,801.11 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.85x = 1,801.11 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.85x = 682,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,962.90/1,200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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