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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.41 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.41 and 418.58 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.31 : 1,860.41 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.31/1,860.41 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.31x = 1,860.41 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.31x = 778,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,730.42/1,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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