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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.15, 1,866.50 and 514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.15, 1,866.50 and 514.07 is: 771.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.15 : 1,866.50 = 514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.15/1,866.50 = 514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.15x = 1,866.50 × 514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.15x = 959,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,511.66/1,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.22

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