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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.67, 1,865.73 and 512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.67, 1,865.73 and 512.84 is: 769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.67 : 1,865.73 = 512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.67/1,865.73 = 512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.67x = 1,865.73 × 512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.67x = 956,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,820.97/1,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.35

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