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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.81, 1,860.17 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.81, 1,860.17 and 509.44 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.81 : 1,860.17 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.81/1,860.17 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.81x = 1,860.17 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.81x = 947,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,641.29/1,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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