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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.24 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.24 and 507.87 is: 761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.93 : 1,801.24 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.93/1,801.24 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.93x = 1,801.24 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.93x = 914,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,794.49/1,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.74

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