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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.35 and 509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.35 and 509.61 is: 764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.23 : 1,860.35 = 509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.23/1,860.35 = 509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.23x = 1,860.35 × 509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.23x = 948,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,050.42/1,240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.42

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