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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.44, 1,806.99 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.44, 1,806.99 and 511.14 is: 766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.44 : 1,806.99 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.44/1,806.99 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.44x = 1,806.99 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.44x = 923,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,622.31/1,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.85

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