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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.46, 1,862.37 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.46, 1,862.37 and 511.20 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.46 : 1,862.37 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.46/1,862.37 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.46x = 1,862.37 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.46x = 952,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,043.54/1,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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