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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.70, 1,862.52 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.70, 1,862.52 and 511.32 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.70 : 1,862.52 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.70/1,862.52 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.70x = 1,862.52 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.70x = 952,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,343.73/1,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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