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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.93, 1,803.02 and 508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.93, 1,803.02 and 508.67 is: 763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.93 : 1,803.02 = 508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.93/1,803.02 = 508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.93x = 1,803.02 × 508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.93x = 917,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,140.96/1,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.06

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