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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.76, 1,805.68 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.76, 1,805.68 and 519.76 is: 779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.76 : 1,805.68 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.76/1,805.68 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.76x = 1,805.68 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.76x = 938,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,520.24/1,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.66

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