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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.22, 1,867.20 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.22, 1,867.20 and 513.90 is: 771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.22 : 1,867.20 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.22/1,867.20 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.22x = 1,867.20 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.22x = 959,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,554.08/1,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.21

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