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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.65, 1,811.43 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.65, 1,811.43 and 513.75 is: 770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.65 : 1,811.43 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.65/1,811.43 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.65x = 1,811.43 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.65x = 930,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,622.16/1,207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.61

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