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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.53, 1,861.31 and 511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.53, 1,861.31 and 511.58 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.53 : 1,861.31 = 511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.53/1,861.31 = 511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.53x = 1,861.31 × 511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.53x = 952,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,214.90/1,241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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