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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.51, 1,809.77 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.51, 1,809.77 and 539.34 is: 809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.51 : 1,809.77 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.51/1,809.77 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.51x = 1,809.77 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.51x = 976,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,078.66/1,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.01

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