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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.30, 1,803.55 and 380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.30, 1,803.55 and 380.55 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.30 : 1,803.55 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.30/1,803.55 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.30x = 1,803.55 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.30x = 686,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,340.95/1,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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