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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.40, 1,858.19 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.40, 1,858.19 and 690.93 is: 1,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.40 : 1,858.19 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.40/1,858.19 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.40x = 1,858.19 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.40x = 1,283,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,875.76/1,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.05

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