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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.13, 1,863.45 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.13, 1,863.45 and 513.32 is: 769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.13 : 1,863.45 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.13/1,863.45 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.13x = 1,863.45 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.13x = 956,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,536.84/1,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.46

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