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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.51, 1,861.96 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.51, 1,861.96 and 510.96 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.51 : 1,861.96 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.51/1,861.96 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.51x = 1,861.96 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.51x = 951,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,376.49/1,241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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