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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.13, 1,940.08 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.13, 1,940.08 and 513.26 is: 770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.13 : 1,940.08 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.13/1,940.08 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.13x = 1,940.08 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.13x = 995,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,765.46/1,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.04

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