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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.86, 1,803.04 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.86, 1,803.04 and 508.52 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.86 : 1,803.04 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.86/1,803.04 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.86x = 1,803.04 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.86x = 916,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,881.90/1,201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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