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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.65, 1,813.33 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.65, 1,813.33 and 506.19 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.65 : 1,813.33 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.65/1,813.33 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.65x = 1,813.33 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.65x = 917,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,877.92/1,208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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