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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.89, 1,802.45 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.89, 1,802.45 and 508.53 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.89 : 1,802.45 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.89/1,802.45 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.89x = 1,802.45 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.89x = 916,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,597.79/1,201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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