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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.91, 1,800.17 and 506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.91, 1,800.17 and 506.75 is: 760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.91 : 1,800.17 = 506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.91/1,800.17 = 506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.91x = 1,800.17 × 506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.91x = 912,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,239.38/1,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.26

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