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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.93, 1,868.79 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.93, 1,868.79 and 515.52 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.93 : 1,868.79 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.93/1,868.79 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.93x = 1,868.79 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.93x = 963,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,398.62/1,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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