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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.83, 1,868.00 and 515.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.83, 1,868.00 and 515.00 is: 772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.83 : 1,868.00 = 515.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.83/1,868.00 = 515.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.83x = 1,868.00 × 515.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.83x = 962,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,022.09/1,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.20

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