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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.42, 1,862.36 and 510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.42, 1,862.36 and 510.59 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.42 : 1,862.36 = 510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.42/1,862.36 = 510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.42x = 1,862.36 × 510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.42x = 950,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,904.50/1,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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