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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.97, 1,807.59 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.97, 1,807.59 and 511.20 is: 766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.97 : 1,807.59 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.97/1,807.59 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.97x = 1,807.59 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.97x = 924,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,040.01/1,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.86

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