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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.14, 1,815.08 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.14, 1,815.08 and 516.92 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.14 : 1,815.08 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.14/1,815.08 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.14x = 1,815.08 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.14x = 938,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,239.49/1,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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