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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.29, 1,860.48 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.29, 1,860.48 and 509.40 is: 764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.29 : 1,860.48 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.29/1,860.48 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.29x = 1,860.48 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.29x = 947,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,728.51/1,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.12

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