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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.57, 1,804.56 and 509.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.57, 1,804.56 and 509.19 is: 764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.57 : 1,804.56 = 509.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.57/1,804.56 = 509.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.57x = 1,804.56 × 509.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.57x = 918,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,863.91/1,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.08

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