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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.49, 1,810.25 and 513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.49, 1,810.25 and 513.31 is: 770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.49 : 1,810.25 = 513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.49/1,810.25 = 513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.49x = 1,810.25 × 513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.49x = 929,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,207.81/1,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.18

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