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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.50, 1,806.84 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.50, 1,806.84 and 511.12 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.50 : 1,806.84 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.50/1,806.84 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.50x = 1,806.84 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.50x = 923,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,512.06/1,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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