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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.47, 1,860.03 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.47, 1,860.03 and 510.57 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.47 : 1,860.03 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.47/1,860.03 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.47x = 1,860.03 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.47x = 949,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,675.52/1,240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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