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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.51, 1,803.93 and 508.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.51, 1,803.93 and 508.75 is: 763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.51 : 1,803.93 = 508.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.51/1,803.93 = 508.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.51x = 1,803.93 × 508.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.51x = 917,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,744.88/1,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.19

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