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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.47, 1,861.16 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.47, 1,861.16 and 374.78 is: 562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.47 : 1,861.16 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.47/1,861.16 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.47x = 1,861.16 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.47x = 697,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,525.54/1,240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.31

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