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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.99, 1,803.08 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.99, 1,803.08 and 380.31 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.99 : 1,803.08 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.99/1,803.08 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.99x = 1,803.08 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.99x = 685,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,729.35/1,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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