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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.60, 1,864.98 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.60, 1,864.98 and 512.70 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.60 : 1,864.98 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.60/1,864.98 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.60x = 1,864.98 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.60x = 956,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,175.25/1,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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