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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.74, 1,860.63 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.74, 1,860.63 and 460.62 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.74 : 1,860.63 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.74/1,860.63 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.74x = 1,860.63 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.74x = 857,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,043.39/1,240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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