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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207, 1,810.64 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207, 1,810.64 and 513.64 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207 : 1,810.64 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207/1,810.64 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207x = 1,810.64 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207x = 930,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,017.13/1,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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