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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.34, 1,808.28 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.34, 1,808.28 and 511.86 is: 767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.34 : 1,808.28 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.34/1,808.28 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.34x = 1,808.28 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.34x = 925,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,586.20/1,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.90

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