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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.73, 1,811.28 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.73, 1,811.28 and 514.04 is: 770.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.73 : 1,811.28 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.73/1,811.28 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.73x = 1,811.28 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.73x = 931,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,061.31/1,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.92

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