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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.01, 1,801.54 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.01, 1,801.54 and 508.10 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.01 : 1,801.54 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.01/1,801.54 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.01x = 1,801.54 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.01x = 915,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,359.17/1,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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