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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.99, 1,801.56 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.99, 1,801.56 and 379.29 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.99 : 1,801.56 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.99/1,801.56 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.99x = 1,801.56 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.99x = 683,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,313.69/1,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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