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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.29, 1,808.17 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.29, 1,808.17 and 511.95 is: 768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.29 : 1,808.17 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.29/1,808.17 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.29x = 1,808.17 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.29x = 925,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,692.63/1,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.02

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