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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.07, 1,806.36 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.07, 1,806.36 and 512.16 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.07 : 1,806.36 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.07/1,806.36 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.07x = 1,806.36 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.07x = 925,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,145.34/1,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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