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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.02, 1,858.95 and 509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.02, 1,858.95 and 509.13 is: 763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.02 : 1,858.95 = 509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.02/1,858.95 = 509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.02x = 1,858.95 × 509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.02x = 946,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,447.21/1,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.25

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