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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.25, 1,861.10 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.25, 1,861.10 and 556.25 is: 834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.25 : 1,861.10 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.25/1,861.10 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.25x = 1,861.10 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.25x = 1,035,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,236.88/1,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.70

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