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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.70, 1,862.64 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.70, 1,862.64 and 511.08 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.70 : 1,862.64 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.70/1,862.64 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.70x = 1,862.64 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.70x = 951,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,958.05/1,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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