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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.42, 1,860.12 and 460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.42, 1,860.12 and 460.47 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.42 : 1,860.12 = 460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.42/1,860.12 = 460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.42x = 1,860.12 × 460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.42x = 856,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,529.46/1,240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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