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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.08, 1,813.68 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.08, 1,813.68 and 515.84 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.08 : 1,813.68 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.08/1,813.68 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.08x = 1,813.68 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.08x = 935,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,568.69/1,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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