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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.08, 1,859.60 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.08, 1,859.60 and 509.46 is: 763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.08 : 1,859.60 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.08/1,859.60 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.08x = 1,859.60 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.08x = 947,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,391.82/1,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.98

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