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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.09, 1,864.92 and 512.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.09, 1,864.92 and 512.93 is: 768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.09 : 1,864.92 = 512.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.09/1,864.92 = 512.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.09x = 1,864.92 × 512.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.09x = 956,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,573.42/1,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.89

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