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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.98 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.98 and 514.22 is: 771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.43 : 1,866.98 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.43/1,866.98 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.43x = 1,866.98 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.43x = 960,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,030.41/1,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.46

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