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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.02, 1,814.52 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.02, 1,814.52 and 516.66 is: 774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.02 : 1,814.52 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.02/1,814.52 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.02x = 1,814.52 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.02x = 937,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,489.90/1,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.77

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