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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.26, 1,802.13 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.26, 1,802.13 and 379.61 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.26 : 1,802.13 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.26/1,802.13 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.26x = 1,802.13 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.26x = 684,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,106.57/1,201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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