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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.26, 1,860.12 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.26, 1,860.12 and 470.76 is: 706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.26 : 1,860.12 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.26/1,860.12 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.26x = 1,860.12 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.26x = 875,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,670.09/1,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.04

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