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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.24, 1,863.32 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.24, 1,863.32 and 511.80 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.24 : 1,863.32 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.24/1,863.32 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.24x = 1,863.32 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.24x = 953,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,647.18/1,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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