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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.69, 1,861.05 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.69, 1,861.05 and 375.04 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.69 : 1,861.05 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.69/1,861.05 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.69x = 1,861.05 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.69x = 697,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,968.19/1,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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