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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.16, 1,865.88 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.16, 1,865.88 and 513.60 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.16 : 1,865.88 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.16/1,865.88 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.16x = 1,865.88 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.16x = 958,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,315.97/1,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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