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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.16, 1,859.88 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.16, 1,859.88 and 374.72 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.16 : 1,859.88 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.16/1,859.88 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.16x = 1,859.88 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.16x = 696,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,934.23/1,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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