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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.41, 1,860.06 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.41, 1,860.06 and 418.47 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.41 : 1,860.06 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.41/1,860.06 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.41x = 1,860.06 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.41x = 778,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,379.31/1,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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