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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.93, 1,865.74 and 513.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.93, 1,865.74 and 513.41 is: 770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.93 : 1,865.74 = 513.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.93/1,865.74 = 513.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.93x = 1,865.74 × 513.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.93x = 957,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,889.57/1,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.05

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