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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.76, 1,861.80 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.76, 1,861.80 and 511.12 is: 766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.76 : 1,861.80 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.76/1,861.80 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.76x = 1,861.80 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.76x = 951,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,603.22/1,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.33

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