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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,804.66 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,804.66 and 510 is: 764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,804.66 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,804.66 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,804.66 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 920,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,376.60/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.76

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