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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.06, 1,804.77 and 509.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.06, 1,804.77 and 509.73 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.06 : 1,804.77 = 509.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.06/1,804.77 = 509.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.06x = 1,804.77 × 509.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.06x = 919,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,946.69/1,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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