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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.36, 1,861.33 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.36, 1,861.33 and 511.44 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.36 : 1,861.33 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.36/1,861.33 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.36x = 1,861.33 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.36x = 951,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,958.62/1,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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