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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.21, 1,860.27 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.21, 1,860.27 and 374.50 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.21 : 1,860.27 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.21/1,860.27 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.21x = 1,860.27 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.21x = 696,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,671.12/1,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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