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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.41, 1,800.83 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.41, 1,800.83 and 551.20 is: 826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.41 : 1,800.83 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.41/1,800.83 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.41x = 1,800.83 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.41x = 992,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,617.50/1,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.90

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