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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.03, 1,861.14 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.03, 1,861.14 and 510.28 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.03 : 1,861.14 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.03/1,861.14 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.03x = 1,861.14 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.03x = 949,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,702.52/1,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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