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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.38, 1,938.73 and 513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.38, 1,938.73 and 513.06 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.38 : 1,938.73 = 513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.38/1,938.73 = 513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.38x = 1,938.73 × 513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.38x = 994,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,684.81/1,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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