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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.83, 1,813.47 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.83, 1,813.47 and 515.48 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.83 : 1,813.47 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.83/1,813.47 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.83x = 1,813.47 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.83x = 934,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,807.52/1,208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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