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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.60 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.60 and 514.10 is: 771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.93 : 1,867.60 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.93/1,867.60 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.93x = 1,867.60 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.93x = 960,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,133.16/1,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.23

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