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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.03, 1,808.88 and 512.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.03, 1,808.88 and 512.79 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.03 : 1,808.88 = 512.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.03/1,808.88 = 512.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.03x = 1,808.88 × 512.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.03x = 927,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,575.58/1,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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