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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.22 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.22 and 508.74 is: 763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,804.22 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,804.22 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,804.22 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 917,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,878.88/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.14

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