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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.21, 1,866.35 and 513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.21, 1,866.35 and 513.59 is: 770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.21 : 1,866.35 = 513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.21/1,866.35 = 513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.21x = 1,866.35 × 513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.21x = 958,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,530.65/1,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.40

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