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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.36, 1,807.92 and 511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.36, 1,807.92 and 511.52 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.36 : 1,807.92 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.36/1,807.92 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.36x = 1,807.92 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.36x = 924,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,787.24/1,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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