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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.74, 1,802.34 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.74, 1,802.34 and 380.01 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.74 : 1,802.34 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.74/1,802.34 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.74x = 1,802.34 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.74x = 684,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,907.22/1,201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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