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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.55, 1,801.16 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.55, 1,801.16 and 507.55 is: 761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.55 : 1,801.16 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.55/1,801.16 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.55x = 1,801.16 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.55x = 914,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,180.03/1,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.47

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