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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.71, 1,861.08 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.71, 1,861.08 and 316.26 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.71 : 1,861.08 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.71/1,861.08 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.71x = 1,861.08 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.71x = 588,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,585.16/1,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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