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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.33, 1,808.70 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.33, 1,808.70 and 504 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.33 : 1,808.70 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.33/1,808.70 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.33x = 1,808.70 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.33x = 911,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,584.80/1,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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