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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.43, 1,940.91 and 513.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.43, 1,940.91 and 513.51 is: 770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.43 : 1,940.91 = 513.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.43/1,940.91 = 513.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.43x = 1,940.91 × 513.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.43x = 996,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,676.69/1,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.57

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