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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.81, 1,861.38 and 460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.81, 1,861.38 and 460.71 is: 691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.81 : 1,861.38 = 460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.81/1,861.38 = 460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.81x = 1,861.38 × 460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.81x = 857,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,556.38/1,240.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.13

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