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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.37, 1,806.20 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.37, 1,806.20 and 511.03 is: 766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.37 : 1,806.20 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.37/1,806.20 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.37x = 1,806.20 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.37x = 923,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,024.00/1,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.40

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