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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.45, 1,803.37 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.45, 1,803.37 and 380.30 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.45 : 1,803.37 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.45/1,803.37 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.45x = 1,803.37 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.45x = 685,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,819.71/1,202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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