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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.88 and 512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.88 and 512.54 is: 768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.44 : 1,863.88 = 512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.44/1,863.88 = 512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.44x = 1,863.88 × 512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.44x = 955,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,313.06/1,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.90

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