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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.87, 1,861.28 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.87, 1,861.28 and 316.41 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.87 : 1,861.28 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.87/1,861.28 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.87x = 1,861.28 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.87x = 588,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,920.23/1,240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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