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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.78, 1,816.15 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.78, 1,816.15 and 517.90 is: 776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.78 : 1,816.15 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.78/1,816.15 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.78x = 1,816.15 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.78x = 940,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,584.09/1,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.84

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