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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.90, 1,803.34 and 510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.90, 1,803.34 and 510.11 is: 764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.90 : 1,803.34 = 510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.90/1,803.34 = 510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.90x = 1,803.34 × 510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.90x = 919,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,901.77/1,202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.74

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