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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.04 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.04 and 513.20 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,866.04 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,866.04 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,866.04 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 957,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,655.11/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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