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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.71, 1,803.97 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.71, 1,803.97 and 380.97 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.71 : 1,803.97 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.71/1,803.97 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.71x = 1,803.97 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.71x = 687,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,258.45/1,202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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