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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,807.60 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,807.60 and 511.44 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,807.60 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,807.60 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,807.60 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 924,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,478.94/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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