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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.48, 1,802.14 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.48, 1,802.14 and 379.80 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.48 : 1,802.14 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.48/1,802.14 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.48x = 1,802.14 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.48x = 684,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,452.77/1,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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