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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.42, 1,864.30 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.42, 1,864.30 and 511.92 is: 768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.42 : 1,864.30 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.42/1,864.30 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.42x = 1,864.30 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.42x = 954,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,372.46/1,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.16

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