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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.02, 1,860.42 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.02, 1,860.42 and 362.58 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.02 : 1,860.42 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.02/1,860.42 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.02x = 1,860.42 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.02x = 674,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,551.08/1,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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