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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.38, 1,860.94 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.38, 1,860.94 and 510 is: 765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.38 : 1,860.94 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.38/1,860.94 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.38x = 1,860.94 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.38x = 949,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,079.40/1,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.15

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