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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.07, 1,866.33 and 513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.07, 1,866.33 and 513.25 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.07 : 1,866.33 = 513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.07/1,866.33 = 513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.07x = 1,866.33 × 513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.07x = 957,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,889.21/1,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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