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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.80, 1,862.24 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.80, 1,862.24 and 656.44 is: 985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.80 : 1,862.24 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.80/1,862.24 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.80x = 1,862.24 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.80x = 1,222,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,448.83/1,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.21

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