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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.02, 1,859.49 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.02, 1,859.49 and 418.07 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.02 : 1,859.49 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.02/1,859.49 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.02x = 1,859.49 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.02x = 777,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,401.63/1,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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