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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.77, 1,802.88 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.77, 1,802.88 and 380.10 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.77 : 1,802.88 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.77/1,802.88 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.77x = 1,802.88 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.77x = 685,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,274.69/1,201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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