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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.81, 1,862.85 and 511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.81, 1,862.85 and 511.99 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.81 : 1,862.85 = 511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.81/1,862.85 = 511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.81x = 1,862.85 × 511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.81x = 953,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,761.85/1,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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