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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.64, 1,804.44 and 510.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.64, 1,804.44 and 510.85 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.64 : 1,804.44 = 510.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.64/1,804.44 = 510.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.64x = 1,804.44 × 510.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.64x = 921,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,798.17/1,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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