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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.50 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.31, 1,860.50 and 374.63 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.31 : 1,860.50 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.31/1,860.50 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.31x = 1,860.50 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.31x = 696,990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,990.75/1,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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