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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.15, 1,807.93 and 512.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.15, 1,807.93 and 512.23 is: 767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.15 : 1,807.93 = 512.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.15/1,807.93 = 512.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.15x = 1,807.93 × 512.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.15x = 926,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,074.70/1,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.80

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