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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.13, 1,814.37 and 515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.13, 1,814.37 and 515.73 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.13 : 1,814.37 = 515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.13/1,814.37 = 515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.13x = 1,814.37 × 515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.13x = 935,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,726.61/1,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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