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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.19, 1,864.92 and 513.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.19, 1,864.92 and 513.37 is: 769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.19 : 1,864.92 = 513.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.19/1,864.92 = 513.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.19x = 1,864.92 × 513.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.19x = 957,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,398.24/1,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.49

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