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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.94, 1,802.12 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.94, 1,802.12 and 507.57 is: 761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.94 : 1,802.12 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.94/1,802.12 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.94x = 1,802.12 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.94x = 914,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,692.75/1,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.65

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