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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.05, 1,859.97 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.05, 1,859.97 and 418.10 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.05 : 1,859.97 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.05/1,859.97 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.05x = 1,859.97 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.05x = 777,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,658.11/1,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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