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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.20, 1,860.30 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.20, 1,860.30 and 374.49 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.20 : 1,860.30 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.20/1,860.30 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.20x = 1,860.30 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.20x = 696,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,663.75/1,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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