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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.48, 1,862.61 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.48, 1,862.61 and 511.40 is: 767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.48 : 1,862.61 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.48/1,862.61 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.48x = 1,862.61 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.48x = 952,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,538.75/1,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.26

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