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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.04, 1,813.14 and 515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.04, 1,813.14 and 515.68 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.04 : 1,813.14 = 515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.04/1,813.14 = 515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.04x = 1,813.14 × 515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.04x = 935,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,000.04/1,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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