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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.02, 1,800.70 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.02, 1,800.70 and 550.76 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.02 : 1,800.70 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.02/1,800.70 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.02x = 1,800.70 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.02x = 991,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,753.53/1,200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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