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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.49, 1,864.11 and 512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.49, 1,864.11 and 512.12 is: 768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.49 : 1,864.11 = 512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.49/1,864.11 = 512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.49x = 1,864.11 × 512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.49x = 954,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,654.59/1,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.34

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