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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.08, 1,804.80 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.08, 1,804.80 and 509.75 is: 764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.08 : 1,804.80 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.08/1,804.80 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.08x = 1,804.80 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.08x = 919,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,996.80/1,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.70

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