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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.43, 1,810.83 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.43, 1,810.83 and 514.07 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.43 : 1,810.83 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.43/1,810.83 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.43x = 1,810.83 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.43x = 930,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,893.38/1,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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