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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.36, 1,799.35 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.36, 1,799.35 and 507.51 is: 760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.36 : 1,799.35 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.36/1,799.35 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.36x = 1,799.35 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.36x = 913,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,188.12/1,200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.76

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