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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.06, 1,802.30 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.06, 1,802.30 and 507.69 is: 761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.06 : 1,802.30 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.06/1,802.30 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.06x = 1,802.30 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.06x = 915,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,009.69/1,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.84

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