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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.17, 1,864.80 and 512.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.17, 1,864.80 and 512.55 is: 768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.17 : 1,864.80 = 512.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.17/1,864.80 = 512.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.17x = 1,864.80 × 512.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.17x = 955,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,803.24/1,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.84

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