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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.43, 1,801.08 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.43, 1,801.08 and 507.27 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.43 : 1,801.08 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.43/1,801.08 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.43x = 1,801.08 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.43x = 913,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,633.85/1,200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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