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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.87, 1,813.62 and 515.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.87, 1,813.62 and 515.57 is: 773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.87 : 1,813.62 = 515.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.87/1,813.62 = 515.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.87x = 1,813.62 × 515.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.87x = 935,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,045.49/1,208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.49

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