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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.47, 1,860.06 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.47, 1,860.06 and 418.44 is: 627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.47 : 1,860.06 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.47/1,860.06 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.47x = 1,860.06 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.47x = 778,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,323.51/1,240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.44

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