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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.70, 1,860.62 and 509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.70, 1,860.62 and 509.90 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.70 : 1,860.62 = 509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.70/1,860.62 = 509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.70x = 1,860.62 × 509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.70x = 948,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,718.29/1,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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