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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.57, 1,810.73 and 513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.57, 1,810.73 and 513.43 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.57 : 1,810.73 = 513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.57/1,810.73 = 513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.57x = 1,810.73 × 513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.57x = 929,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,687.63/1,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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