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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.92, 1,861.20 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.92, 1,861.20 and 375.30 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.92 : 1,861.20 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.92/1,861.20 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.92x = 1,861.20 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.92x = 698,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,508.36/1,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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