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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.15 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.15 and 379.49 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,802.15 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,802.15 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,802.15 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 683,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,888.42/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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