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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.04, 1,866.04 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.04, 1,866.04 and 513.80 is: 770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.04 : 1,866.04 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.04/1,866.04 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.04x = 1,866.04 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.04x = 958,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,771.35/1,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.07

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