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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.18, 1,803.13 and 508.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.18, 1,803.13 and 508.95 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.18 : 1,803.13 = 508.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.18/1,803.13 = 508.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.18x = 1,803.13 × 508.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.18x = 917,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,701.74/1,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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