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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.01, 1,860.15 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.01, 1,860.15 and 509.48 is: 764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.01 : 1,860.15 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.01/1,860.15 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.01x = 1,860.15 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.01x = 947,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,699.92/1,240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.27

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