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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.74, 1,802.19 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.74, 1,802.19 and 507.92 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.74 : 1,802.19 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.74/1,802.19 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.74x = 1,802.19 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.74x = 915,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,359.33/1,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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