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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.20, 1,801.54 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.20, 1,801.54 and 379.54 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.20 : 1,801.54 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.20/1,801.54 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.20x = 1,801.54 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.20x = 683,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,745.59/1,201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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