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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.53 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.53 and 507.61 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,802.53 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,802.53 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,802.53 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 914,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,982.25/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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