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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.24, 1,860.82 and 655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.24, 1,860.82 and 655.21 is: 983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.24 : 1,860.82 = 655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.24/1,860.82 = 655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.24x = 1,860.82 × 655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.24x = 1,219,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,232.52/1,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.07

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