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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.50, 1,805.34 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.50, 1,805.34 and 510.12 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.50 : 1,805.34 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.50/1,805.34 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.50x = 1,805.34 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.50x = 920,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,940.04/1,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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