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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.44, 1,815.74 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.44, 1,815.74 and 516.72 is: 775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.44 : 1,815.74 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.44/1,815.74 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.44x = 1,815.74 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.44x = 938,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,229.17/1,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.11

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