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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.81, 1,813.18 and 515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.81, 1,813.18 and 515.67 is: 772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.81 : 1,813.18 = 515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.81/1,813.18 = 515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.81x = 1,813.18 × 515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.81x = 935,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,002.53/1,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.85

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