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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.32, 1,862.79 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.32, 1,862.79 and 511.24 is: 767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.32 : 1,862.79 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.32/1,862.79 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.32x = 1,862.79 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.32x = 952,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,332.76/1,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.19

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