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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.38, 1,860.81 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.38, 1,860.81 and 374.58 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.38 : 1,860.81 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.38/1,860.81 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.38x = 1,860.81 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.38x = 697,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,022.21/1,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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