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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.91, 1,939.60 and 513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.91, 1,939.60 and 513.66 is: 769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.91 : 1,939.60 = 513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.91/1,939.60 = 513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.91x = 1,939.60 × 513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.91x = 996,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,287.93/1,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.98

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