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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.68 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.68 and 507.94 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.31 : 1,802.68 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.31/1,802.68 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.31x = 1,802.68 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.31x = 915,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,653.28/1,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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