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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.62, 1,815.46 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.62, 1,815.46 and 517.62 is: 776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.62 : 1,815.46 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.62/1,815.46 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.62x = 1,815.46 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.62x = 939,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,718.41/1,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.23

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