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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.54, 1,860.38 and 418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.54, 1,860.38 and 418.62 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.54 : 1,860.38 = 418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.54/1,860.38 = 418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.54x = 1,860.38 × 418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.54x = 778,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,792.28/1,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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