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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.56, 1,802.58 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.56, 1,802.58 and 509.56 is: 763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.56 : 1,802.58 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.56/1,802.58 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.56x = 1,802.58 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.56x = 918,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,522.66/1,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.81

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