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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.29, 1,801.02 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.29, 1,801.02 and 507.32 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.29 : 1,801.02 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.29/1,801.02 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.29x = 1,801.02 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.29x = 913,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,693.47/1,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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