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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.67, 1,867.05 and 513.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.67, 1,867.05 and 513.78 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.67 : 1,867.05 = 513.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.67/1,867.05 = 513.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.67x = 1,867.05 × 513.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.67x = 959,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,252.95/1,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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