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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243, 1,862.70 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243, 1,862.70 and 512.20 is: 767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243 : 1,862.70 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243/1,862.70 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243x = 1,862.70 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243x = 954,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,074.94/1,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.56

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