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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.09, 1,861.92 and 510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.09, 1,861.92 and 510.93 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.09 : 1,861.92 = 510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.09/1,861.92 = 510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.09x = 1,861.92 × 510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.09x = 951,310.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,310.79/1,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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