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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.36, 1,860.70 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.36, 1,860.70 and 509.88 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.36 : 1,860.70 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.36/1,860.70 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.36x = 1,860.70 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.36x = 948,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,733.72/1,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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