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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.98, 1,867.48 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.98, 1,867.48 and 514.55 is: 771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.98 : 1,867.48 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.98/1,867.48 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.98x = 1,867.48 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.98x = 960,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,902.50/1,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.82

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