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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.93, 1,810.40 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.93, 1,810.40 and 513.03 is: 769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.93 : 1,810.40 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.93/1,810.40 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.93x = 1,810.40 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.93x = 928,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,789.51/1,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.55

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