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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.04, 1,802.93 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.04, 1,802.93 and 380.34 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.04 : 1,802.93 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.04/1,802.93 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.04x = 1,802.93 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.04x = 685,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,724.49/1,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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