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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.08, 1,809.20 and 512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.08, 1,809.20 and 512.66 is: 769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.08 : 1,809.20 = 512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.08/1,809.20 = 512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.08x = 1,809.20 × 512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.08x = 927,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,510.79/1,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.03

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