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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.57, 1,806.06 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.57, 1,806.06 and 510.18 is: 765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.57 : 1,806.06 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.57/1,806.06 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.57x = 1,806.06 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.57x = 921,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,415.69/1,203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.57

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