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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,801.68 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,801.68 and 379.64 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,801.68 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,801.68 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,801.68 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 683,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,989.80/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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