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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.77, 1,861.16 and 419.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.77, 1,861.16 and 419.05 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.77 : 1,861.16 = 419.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.77/1,861.16 = 419.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.77x = 1,861.16 × 419.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.77x = 779,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,919.10/1,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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