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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.63, 1,858.51 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.63, 1,858.51 and 622.51 is: 932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.63 : 1,858.51 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.63/1,858.51 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.63x = 1,858.51 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.63x = 1,156,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,928.66/1,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.54

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