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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.07, 1,807.77 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.07, 1,807.77 and 511.74 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.07 : 1,807.77 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.07/1,807.77 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.07x = 1,807.77 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.07x = 925,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,108.22/1,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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