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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.00, 1,865.99 and 512.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.00, 1,865.99 and 512.77 is: 769.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.00 : 1,865.99 = 512.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.00/1,865.99 = 512.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.00x = 1,865.99 × 512.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.00x = 956,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,820.31/1,244.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.15

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