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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.09, 1,802.16 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.09, 1,802.16 and 508.24 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.09 : 1,802.16 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.09/1,802.16 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.09x = 1,802.16 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.09x = 915,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,922.06/1,201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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