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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.96, 1,864.90 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.96, 1,864.90 and 512.62 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.96 : 1,864.90 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.96/1,864.90 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.96x = 1,864.90 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.96x = 955,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,985.04/1,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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