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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.16, 1,860.62 and 510.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.16, 1,860.62 and 510.27 is: 764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.16 : 1,860.62 = 510.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.16/1,860.62 = 510.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.16x = 1,860.62 × 510.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.16x = 949,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,416.02/1,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.94

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