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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.25, 1,805.60 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.25, 1,805.60 and 519.25 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.25 : 1,805.60 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.25/1,805.60 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.25x = 1,805.60 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.25x = 937,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,557.80/1,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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