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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,866.02 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,866.02 and 513.76 is: 770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,866.02 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,866.02 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,866.02 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 958,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,686.44/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.85

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