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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.55, 1,864.05 and 511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.55, 1,864.05 and 511.73 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.55 : 1,864.05 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.55/1,864.05 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.55x = 1,864.05 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.55x = 953,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,880.99/1,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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