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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,804.02 and 510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,804.02 and 510.05 is: 764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,804.02 = 510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,804.02 = 510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,804.02 × 510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 920,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,140.40/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.48

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