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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.72, 1,801.77 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.72, 1,801.77 and 507.33 is: 761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.72 : 1,801.77 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.72/1,801.77 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.72x = 1,801.77 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.72x = 914,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,091.97/1,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.29

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