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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.90, 1,804.84 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.90, 1,804.84 and 511.11 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.90 : 1,804.84 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.90/1,804.84 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.90x = 1,804.84 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.90x = 922,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,471.77/1,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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