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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.22, 1,860.42 and 509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.22, 1,860.42 and 509.80 is: 764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.22 : 1,860.42 = 509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.22/1,860.42 = 509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.22x = 1,860.42 × 509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.22x = 948,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,442.12/1,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.74

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