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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.22, 1,799.67 and 506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.22, 1,799.67 and 506.65 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.22 : 1,799.67 = 506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.22/1,799.67 = 506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.22x = 1,799.67 × 506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.22x = 911,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,802.81/1,201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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