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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.48, 1,863.02 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.48, 1,863.02 and 512.58 is: 768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.48 : 1,863.02 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.48/1,863.02 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.48x = 1,863.02 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.48x = 954,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,946.79/1,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.58

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