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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.74, 1,866.00 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.74, 1,866.00 and 513.38 is: 770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.74 : 1,866.00 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.74/1,866.00 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.74x = 1,866.00 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.74x = 957,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,955.18/1,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.22

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