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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.14, 1,801.86 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.14, 1,801.86 and 379.54 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.14 : 1,801.86 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.14/1,801.86 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.14x = 1,801.86 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.14x = 683,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,877.94/1,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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