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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,804.80 and 510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,804.80 and 510.65 is: 765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,804.80 = 510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,804.80 = 510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,804.80 × 510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 921,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,621.12/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.40

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