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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.70, 1,812.15 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.70, 1,812.15 and 514.80 is: 771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.70 : 1,812.15 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.70/1,812.15 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.70x = 1,812.15 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.70x = 932,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,894.82/1,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.82

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