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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.49, 1,861.14 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.49, 1,861.14 and 511.49 is: 767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.49 : 1,861.14 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.49/1,861.14 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.49x = 1,861.14 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.49x = 951,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,954.50/1,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.40

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