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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.20, 1,811.67 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.20, 1,811.67 and 514.07 is: 771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.20 : 1,811.67 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.20/1,811.67 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.20x = 1,811.67 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.20x = 931,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,325.20/1,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.48

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