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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,518.75 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,518.75 and 243 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,518.75 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,518.75 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,518.75 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 369,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,056.25/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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