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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.67, 1,810.19 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.67, 1,810.19 and 514.22 is: 770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.67 : 1,810.19 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.67/1,810.19 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.67x = 1,810.19 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.67x = 930,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,828.14/1,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.77

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