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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.09, 1,799.19 and 506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.09, 1,799.19 and 506.33 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.09 : 1,799.19 = 506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.09/1,799.19 = 506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.09x = 1,799.19 × 506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.09x = 910,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,983.87/1,200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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