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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.49 and 513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.49 and 513.91 is: 770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.43 : 1,866.49 = 513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.43/1,866.49 = 513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.43x = 1,866.49 × 513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.43x = 959,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,207.88/1,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.80

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