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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.91, 1,802.82 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.91, 1,802.82 and 380.27 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.91 : 1,802.82 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.91/1,802.82 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.91x = 1,802.82 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.91x = 685,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,558.36/1,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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