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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.96, 1,861.28 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.96, 1,861.28 and 375.28 is: 562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.96 : 1,861.28 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.96/1,861.28 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.96x = 1,861.28 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.96x = 698,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,501.16/1,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.87

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