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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.30 and 513.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.30 and 513.79 is: 770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.30 : 1,866.30 = 513.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.30/1,866.30 = 513.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.30x = 1,866.30 × 513.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.30x = 958,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,876.95/1,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.62

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