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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.50, 1,865.28 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.50, 1,865.28 and 513.14 is: 769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.50 : 1,865.28 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.50/1,865.28 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.50x = 1,865.28 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.50x = 957,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,142.38/1,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.72

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