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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.31 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.31 and 379.88 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.53 : 1,802.31 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.53/1,802.31 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.53x = 1,802.31 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.53x = 684,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,652.51/1,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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