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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.50, 1,863.90 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.50, 1,863.90 and 511.98 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.50 : 1,863.90 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.50/1,863.90 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.50x = 1,863.90 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.50x = 954,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,279.52/1,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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