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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.57, 1,809.39 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.57, 1,809.39 and 513.56 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.57 : 1,809.39 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.57/1,809.39 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.57x = 1,809.39 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.57x = 929,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,236.78/1,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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