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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.67, 1,811.74 and 514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.67, 1,811.74 and 514.33 is: 771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.67 : 1,811.74 = 514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.67/1,811.74 = 514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.67x = 1,811.74 × 514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.67x = 931,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,832.23/1,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.60

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