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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.09, 1,862.19 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.09, 1,862.19 and 511.65 is: 767.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.09 : 1,862.19 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.09/1,862.19 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.09x = 1,862.19 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.09x = 952,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,789.51/1,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.09

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