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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.12, 1,860.36 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.12, 1,860.36 and 590.72 is: 886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.12 : 1,860.36 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.12/1,860.36 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.12x = 1,860.36 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.12x = 1,098,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,951.86/1,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.17

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