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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.41, 1,802.07 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.41, 1,802.07 and 379.77 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.41 : 1,802.07 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.41/1,802.07 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.41x = 1,802.07 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.41x = 684,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,372.12/1,201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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