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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.96, 1,861.73 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.96, 1,861.73 and 419.22 is: 628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.96 : 1,861.73 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.96/1,861.73 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.96x = 1,861.73 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.96x = 780,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,474.45/1,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.93

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