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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.21, 1,800.65 and 506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.21, 1,800.65 and 506.50 is: 759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.21 : 1,800.65 = 506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.21/1,800.65 = 506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.21x = 1,800.65 × 506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.21x = 912,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,029.23/1,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.89

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