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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.53 and 513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.53 and 513.43 is: 770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,866.53 = 513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,866.53 = 513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,866.53 × 513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 958,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,325.26/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.34

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