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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.10, 1,866.19 and 513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.10, 1,866.19 and 513.18 is: 769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.10 : 1,866.19 = 513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.10/1,866.19 = 513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.10x = 1,866.19 × 513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.10x = 957,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,691.38/1,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.79

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