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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.98, 1,860.78 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.98, 1,860.78 and 511.05 is: 766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.98 : 1,860.78 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.98/1,860.78 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.98x = 1,860.78 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.98x = 950,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,951.62/1,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.29

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