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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.33 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.33 and 374.52 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.23 : 1,860.33 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.23/1,860.33 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.23x = 1,860.33 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.23x = 696,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,730.79/1,240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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