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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.12, 1,858.98 and 590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.12, 1,858.98 and 590.68 is: 885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.12 : 1,858.98 = 590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.12/1,858.98 = 590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.12x = 1,858.98 × 590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.12x = 1,098,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,062.31/1,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.45

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