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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.92, 1,864.32 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.92, 1,864.32 and 513.08 is: 769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.92 : 1,864.32 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.92/1,864.32 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.92x = 1,864.32 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.92x = 956,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,545.31/1,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.60

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