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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.70, 1,815.10 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.70, 1,815.10 and 516.52 is: 775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.70 : 1,815.10 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.70/1,815.10 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.70x = 1,815.10 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.70x = 937,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,535.45/1,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.01

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