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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.43, 1,802.39 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.43, 1,802.39 and 379.77 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.43 : 1,802.39 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.43/1,802.39 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.43x = 1,802.39 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.43x = 684,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,491.75/1,201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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