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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.60, 1,863.94 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.60, 1,863.94 and 511.68 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.60 : 1,863.94 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.60/1,863.94 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.60x = 1,863.94 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.60x = 953,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,740.82/1,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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