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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.83, 1,940.79 and 513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.83, 1,940.79 and 513.98 is: 770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.83 : 1,940.79 = 513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.83/1,940.79 = 513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.83x = 1,940.79 × 513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.83x = 997,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,527.24/1,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.99

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