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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.60, 1,867.39 and 514.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.60, 1,867.39 and 514.00 is: 771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.60 : 1,867.39 = 514.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.60/1,867.39 = 514.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.60x = 1,867.39 × 514.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.60x = 959,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,832.51/1,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.20

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