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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,865.25 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,865.25 and 512.64 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,865.25 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,865.25 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,865.25 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 956,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,201.76/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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