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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.65, 1,862.87 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.65, 1,862.87 and 511.76 is: 767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.65 : 1,862.87 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.65/1,862.87 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.65x = 1,862.87 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.65x = 953,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,344.45/1,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.19

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