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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,864.08 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,864.08 and 512.10 is: 768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,864.08 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,864.08 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,864.08 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 954,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,595.37/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.21

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