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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.93, 1,802.74 and 508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.93, 1,802.74 and 508.87 is: 763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.93 : 1,802.74 = 508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.93/1,802.74 = 508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.93x = 1,802.74 × 508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.93x = 917,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,360.30/1,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.24

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