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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.20, 1,861.68 and 510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.20, 1,861.68 and 510.95 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.20 : 1,861.68 = 510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.20/1,861.68 = 510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.20x = 1,861.68 × 510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.20x = 951,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,225.40/1,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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