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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.80, 1,814.24 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.80, 1,814.24 and 516.03 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.80 : 1,814.24 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.80/1,814.24 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.80x = 1,814.24 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.80x = 936,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,202.27/1,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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