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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.01, 1,860.28 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.01, 1,860.28 and 374.39 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.01 : 1,860.28 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.01/1,860.28 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.01x = 1,860.28 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.01x = 696,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,470.23/1,240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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