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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.32, 1,861.29 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.32, 1,861.29 and 510.24 is: 765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.32 : 1,861.29 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.32/1,861.29 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.32x = 1,861.29 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.32x = 949,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,704.61/1,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.69

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