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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.15, 1,809.90 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.15, 1,809.90 and 512.70 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.15 : 1,809.90 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.15/1,809.90 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.15x = 1,809.90 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.15x = 927,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,935.73/1,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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