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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.56, 1,812.08 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.56, 1,812.08 and 514.20 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.56 : 1,812.08 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.56/1,812.08 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.56x = 1,812.08 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.56x = 931,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,771.54/1,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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