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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.66 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.23, 1,860.66 and 374.55 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.23 : 1,860.66 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.23/1,860.66 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.23x = 1,860.66 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.23x = 696,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,910.20/1,240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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