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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.34, 1,863.93 and 512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.34, 1,863.93 and 512.41 is: 768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.34 : 1,863.93 = 512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.34/1,863.93 = 512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.34x = 1,863.93 × 512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.34x = 955,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,096.37/1,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.17

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