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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.84, 1,802.95 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.84, 1,802.95 and 379.94 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.84 : 1,802.95 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.84/1,802.95 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.84x = 1,802.95 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.84x = 685,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,002.86/1,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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