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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.50, 1,814.25 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.50, 1,814.25 and 515.43 is: 773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.50 : 1,814.25 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.50/1,814.25 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.50x = 1,814.25 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.50x = 935,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,117.91/1,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.15

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