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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.39, 1,860.72 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.39, 1,860.72 and 509.97 is: 765.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.39 : 1,860.72 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.39/1,860.72 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.39x = 1,860.72 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.39x = 948,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,911.38/1,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.01

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