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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.77, 1,858.76 and 691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.77, 1,858.76 and 691.29 is: 1,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.77 : 1,858.76 = 691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.77/1,858.76 = 691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.77x = 1,858.76 × 691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.77x = 1,284,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,942.20/1,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.60

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