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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.67, 1,864.78 and 512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.67, 1,864.78 and 512.37 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.67 : 1,864.78 = 512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.67/1,864.78 = 512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.67x = 1,864.78 × 512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.67x = 955,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,457.33/1,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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