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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.46, 1,811.96 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.46, 1,811.96 and 514.74 is: 771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.46 : 1,811.96 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.46/1,811.96 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.46x = 1,811.96 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.46x = 932,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,694.44/1,208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.80

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