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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.59, 1,863.89 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.59, 1,863.89 and 512.22 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.59 : 1,863.89 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.59/1,863.89 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.59x = 1,863.89 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.59x = 954,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,719.17/1,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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