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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.73, 1,801.34 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.73, 1,801.34 and 507.39 is: 761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.73 : 1,801.34 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.73/1,801.34 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.73x = 1,801.34 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.73x = 913,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,981.90/1,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.19

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