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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.80 and 1,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.80 and 1,008.62 is: 1,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.31 : 1,860.80 = 1,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.31/1,860.80 = 1,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.31x = 1,860.80 × 1,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.31x = 1,876,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,825.75/1,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.20

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