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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.68, 1,804.12 and 509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.68, 1,804.12 and 509.30 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.68 : 1,804.12 = 509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.68/1,804.12 = 509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.68x = 1,804.12 × 509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.68x = 918,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,847.80/1,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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