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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.18, 1,815.38 and 516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.18, 1,815.38 and 516.76 is: 775.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.18 : 1,815.38 = 516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.18/1,815.38 = 516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.18x = 1,815.38 × 516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.18x = 938,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,115.77/1,210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.19

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