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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240, 1,860.30 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240, 1,860.30 and 374.32 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240 : 1,860.30 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240/1,860.30 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240x = 1,860.30 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240x = 696,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,347.50/1,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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