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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.33, 1,858.52 and 655.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.33, 1,858.52 and 655.31 is: 981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.33 : 1,858.52 = 655.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.33/1,858.52 = 655.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.33x = 1,858.52 × 655.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.33x = 1,217,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,906.74/1,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.92

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