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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.28, 1,866.03 and 513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.28, 1,866.03 and 513.69 is: 770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.28 : 1,866.03 = 513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.28/1,866.03 = 513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.28x = 1,866.03 × 513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.28x = 958,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,560.95/1,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.37

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