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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.69, 1,803.97 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.69, 1,803.97 and 380.95 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.69 : 1,803.97 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.69/1,803.97 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.69x = 1,803.97 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.69x = 687,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,222.37/1,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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