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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.48, 1,860.72 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.48, 1,860.72 and 500.44 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.48 : 1,860.72 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.48/1,860.72 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.48x = 1,860.72 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.48x = 931,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,178.72/1,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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