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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.20, 1,808.67 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.20, 1,808.67 and 512.07 is: 768.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.20 : 1,808.67 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.20/1,808.67 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.20x = 1,808.67 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.20x = 926,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,165.65/1,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.47

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