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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.16 and 513.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.98, 1,810.16 and 513.29 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.98 : 1,810.16 = 513.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.98/1,810.16 = 513.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.98x = 1,810.16 × 513.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.98x = 929,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,125.41/1,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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