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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.62, 1,860.92 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.62, 1,860.92 and 316.18 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.62 : 1,860.92 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.62/1,860.92 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.62x = 1,860.92 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.62x = 588,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,385.69/1,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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