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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.82, 1,867.38 and 515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.82, 1,867.38 and 515.02 is: 771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.82 : 1,867.38 = 515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.82/1,867.38 = 515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.82x = 1,867.38 × 515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.82x = 961,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,738.05/1,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.97

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