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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.76, 1,864.36 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.76, 1,864.36 and 512.32 is: 767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.76 : 1,864.36 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.76/1,864.36 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.76x = 1,864.36 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.76x = 955,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,148.92/1,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.95

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