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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.18, 1,867.62 and 514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.18, 1,867.62 and 514.66 is: 771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.18 : 1,867.62 = 514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.18/1,867.62 = 514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.18x = 1,867.62 × 514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.18x = 961,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,186.74/1,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.93

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