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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.69, 1,809.66 and 513.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.69, 1,809.66 and 513.35 is: 769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.69 : 1,809.66 = 513.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.69/1,809.66 = 513.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.69x = 1,809.66 × 513.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.69x = 928,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,988.96/1,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.87

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