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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.68, 1,816.02 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.68, 1,816.02 and 516.78 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.68 : 1,816.02 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.68/1,816.02 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.68x = 1,816.02 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.68x = 938,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,482.82/1,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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