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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.50, 1,805.82 and 510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.50, 1,805.82 and 510.33 is: 765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.50 : 1,805.82 = 510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.50/1,805.82 = 510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.50x = 1,805.82 × 510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.50x = 921,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,568.98/1,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.74

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