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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.32, 1,868.08 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.32, 1,868.08 and 514.76 is: 772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.32 : 1,868.08 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.32/1,868.08 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.32x = 1,868.08 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.32x = 961,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,612.86/1,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.18

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