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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.68, 1,803.02 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.68, 1,803.02 and 508.50 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.68 : 1,803.02 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.68/1,803.02 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.68x = 1,803.02 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.68x = 916,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,835.67/1,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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