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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.70, 1,807.36 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.70, 1,807.36 and 511.02 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.70 : 1,807.36 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.70/1,807.36 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.70x = 1,807.36 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.70x = 923,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,595.83/1,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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