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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.70, 1,802.74 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.70, 1,802.74 and 379.82 is: 569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.70 : 1,802.74 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.70/1,802.74 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.70x = 1,802.74 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.70x = 684,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,716.71/1,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.79

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