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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.04, 1,805.70 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.04, 1,805.70 and 510.69 is: 765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.04 : 1,805.70 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.04/1,805.70 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.04x = 1,805.70 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.04x = 922,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,154.89/1,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.89

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