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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.72, 1,860.87 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.72, 1,860.87 and 374.83 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.72 : 1,860.87 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.72/1,860.87 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.72x = 1,860.87 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.72x = 697,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,509.90/1,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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