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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.71, 1,864.53 and 511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.71, 1,864.53 and 511.89 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.71 : 1,864.53 = 511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.71/1,864.53 = 511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.71x = 1,864.53 × 511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.71x = 954,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,434.26/1,242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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