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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.36, 1,803.48 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.36, 1,803.48 and 380.68 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.36 : 1,803.48 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.36/1,803.48 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.36x = 1,803.48 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.36x = 686,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,548.77/1,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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