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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.26, 1,803.47 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.26, 1,803.47 and 508.24 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.26 : 1,803.47 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.26/1,803.47 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.26x = 1,803.47 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.26x = 916,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,584.03/1,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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