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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.98, 1,810.59 and 513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.98, 1,810.59 and 513.63 is: 769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.98 : 1,810.59 = 513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.98/1,810.59 = 513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.98x = 1,810.59 × 513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.98x = 929,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,973.34/1,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.86

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