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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.18, 1,858.97 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.18, 1,858.97 and 418.17 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.18 : 1,858.97 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.18/1,858.97 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.18x = 1,858.97 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.18x = 777,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,363.04/1,240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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