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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.03, 1,859.70 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.03, 1,859.70 and 418.13 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.03 : 1,859.70 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.03/1,859.70 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.03x = 1,859.70 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.03x = 777,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,587.06/1,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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