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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.72, 1,862.79 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.72, 1,862.79 and 511.10 is: 766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.72 : 1,862.79 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.72/1,862.79 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.72x = 1,862.79 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.72x = 952,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,071.97/1,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.74

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