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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.89, 1,861.62 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.89, 1,861.62 and 363.42 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.89 : 1,861.62 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.89/1,861.62 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.89x = 1,861.62 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.89x = 676,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,549.94/1,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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