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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.34, 1,860.62 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.34, 1,860.62 and 418.32 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.34 : 1,860.62 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.34/1,860.62 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.34x = 1,860.62 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.34x = 778,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,334.56/1,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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