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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.48, 1,801.34 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.48, 1,801.34 and 379.28 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.48 : 1,801.34 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.48/1,801.34 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.48x = 1,801.34 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.48x = 683,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,216.26/1,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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