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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.55, 1,858.75 and 874.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.55, 1,858.75 and 874.58 is: 1,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.55 : 1,858.75 = 874.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.55/1,858.75 = 874.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.55x = 1,858.75 × 874.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.55x = 1,625,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,611.91/1,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.40

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