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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.59, 1,802.52 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.59, 1,802.52 and 508.43 is: 762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.59 : 1,802.52 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.59/1,802.52 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.59x = 1,802.52 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.59x = 916,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,459.75/1,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.71

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