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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.70, 1,859.43 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.70, 1,859.43 and 509.44 is: 763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.70 : 1,859.43 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.70/1,859.43 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.70x = 1,859.43 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.70x = 947,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,268.02/1,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.49

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