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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.54, 1,868.61 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.54, 1,868.61 and 515.46 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.54 : 1,868.61 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.54/1,868.61 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.54x = 1,868.61 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.54x = 963,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,193.71/1,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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