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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.93, 1,800.33 and 506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.93, 1,800.33 and 506.77 is: 760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.93 : 1,800.33 = 506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.93/1,800.33 = 506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.93x = 1,800.33 × 506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.93x = 912,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,353.23/1,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.34

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