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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.62, 1,860.98 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.62, 1,860.98 and 374.94 is: 562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.62 : 1,860.98 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.62/1,860.98 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.62x = 1,860.98 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.62x = 697,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,755.84/1,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.43

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