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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.64 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,802.64 and 507.96 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,802.64 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,802.64 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,802.64 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 915,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,669.01/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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