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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,863.90 and 512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,863.90 and 512.25 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,863.90 = 512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,863.90 = 512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,863.90 × 512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 954,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,782.78/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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