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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.98, 1,868.98 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.98, 1,868.98 and 515.55 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.98 : 1,868.98 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.98/1,868.98 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.98x = 1,868.98 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.98x = 963,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,552.64/1,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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