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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.48, 1,860.27 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.48, 1,860.27 and 362.75 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.48 : 1,860.27 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.48/1,860.27 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.48x = 1,860.27 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.48x = 674,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,819.12/1,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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