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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.83, 1,805.90 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.83, 1,805.90 and 510.06 is: 765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.83 : 1,805.90 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.83/1,805.90 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.83x = 1,805.90 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.83x = 921,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,114.80/1,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.16

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