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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.49, 1,862.64 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.49, 1,862.64 and 512.49 is: 768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.49 : 1,862.64 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.49/1,862.64 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.49x = 1,862.64 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.49x = 954,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,584.37/1,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.90

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