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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.16, 1,860.30 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.16, 1,860.30 and 418.46 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.16 : 1,860.30 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.16/1,860.30 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.16x = 1,860.30 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.16x = 778,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,461.14/1,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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