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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.56, 1,863.87 and 512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.56, 1,863.87 and 512.19 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.56 : 1,863.87 = 512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.56/1,863.87 = 512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.56x = 1,863.87 × 512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.56x = 954,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,655.58/1,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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