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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.88, 1,858.80 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.88, 1,858.80 and 581.76 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.88 : 1,858.80 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.88/1,858.80 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.88x = 1,858.80 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.88x = 1,081,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,375.49/1,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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