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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.65, 1,866.94 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.65, 1,866.94 and 513.68 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.65 : 1,866.94 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.65/1,866.94 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.65x = 1,866.94 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.65x = 959,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,009.74/1,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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