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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.54, 1,807.02 and 512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.54, 1,807.02 and 512.38 is: 768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.54 : 1,807.02 = 512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.54/1,807.02 = 512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.54x = 1,807.02 × 512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.54x = 925,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,880.91/1,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.02

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