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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.44, 1,801.82 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.44, 1,801.82 and 508.08 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.44 : 1,801.82 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.44/1,801.82 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.44x = 1,801.82 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.44x = 915,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,468.71/1,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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