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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.20, 1,859.82 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.20, 1,859.82 and 509.52 is: 764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.20 : 1,859.82 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.20/1,859.82 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.20x = 1,859.82 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.20x = 947,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,615.49/1,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.08

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