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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202, 1,803.24 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202, 1,803.24 and 518 is: 777.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202 : 1,803.24 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202/1,803.24 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202x = 1,803.24 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202x = 934,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,078.32/1,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.10

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