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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.88, 1,860.33 and 802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.88, 1,860.33 and 802.58 is: 1,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.88 : 1,860.33 = 802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.88/1,860.33 = 802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.88x = 1,860.33 × 802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.88x = 1,493,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,063.65/1,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.23

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