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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.76, 1,802.88 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.76, 1,802.88 and 380.12 is: 570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.76 : 1,802.88 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.76/1,802.88 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.76x = 1,802.88 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.76x = 685,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,310.75/1,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.26

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