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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.23, 1,800.90 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.23, 1,800.90 and 507.33 is: 760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.23 : 1,800.90 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.23/1,800.90 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.23x = 1,800.90 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.23x = 913,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,650.60/1,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.60

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