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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.67, 1,864.23 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.67, 1,864.23 and 511.85 is: 767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.67 : 1,864.23 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.67/1,864.23 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.67x = 1,864.23 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.67x = 954,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,206.13/1,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.87

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