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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.53, 1,860.96 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.53, 1,860.96 and 655.56 is: 983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.53 : 1,860.96 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.53/1,860.96 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.53x = 1,860.96 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.53x = 1,219,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,958.36/1,240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.42

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