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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.12, 1,860.56 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.12, 1,860.56 and 509.75 is: 764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.12 : 1,860.56 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.12/1,860.56 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.12x = 1,860.56 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.12x = 948,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,420.46/1,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.78

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