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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.48, 1,806.81 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.48, 1,806.81 and 511.07 is: 766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.48 : 1,806.81 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.48/1,806.81 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.48x = 1,806.81 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.48x = 923,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,405.60/1,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.64

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