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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.16, 1,862.11 and 511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.16, 1,862.11 and 511.27 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.16 : 1,862.11 = 511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.16/1,862.11 = 511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.16x = 1,862.11 × 511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.16x = 952,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,040.98/1,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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