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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.30, 1,859.64 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.30, 1,859.64 and 623.08 is: 934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.30 : 1,859.64 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.30/1,859.64 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.30x = 1,859.64 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.30x = 1,158,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,704.49/1,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.21

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