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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.46, 1,810.44 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.46, 1,810.44 and 514.58 is: 771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.46 : 1,810.44 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.46/1,810.44 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.46x = 1,810.44 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.46x = 931,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,616.22/1,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.55

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