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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.29, 1,860.77 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.29, 1,860.77 and 547.11 is: 820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.29 : 1,860.77 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.29/1,860.77 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.29x = 1,860.77 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.29x = 1,018,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,047.24/1,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.81

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