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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.55, 1,860.43 and 449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.55, 1,860.43 and 449.81 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.55 : 1,860.43 = 449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.55/1,860.43 = 449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.55x = 1,860.43 × 449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.55x = 836,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,840.02/1,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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