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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.05, 1,809.63 and 513.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.05, 1,809.63 and 513.83 is: 770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.05 : 1,809.63 = 513.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.05/1,809.63 = 513.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.05x = 1,809.63 × 513.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.05x = 929,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,833.13/1,207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.34

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