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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.29, 1,860.30 and 509.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.29, 1,860.30 and 509.38 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.29 : 1,860.30 = 509.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.29/1,860.30 = 509.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.29x = 1,860.30 × 509.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.29x = 947,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,599.61/1,239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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