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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.98, 1,861.47 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.98, 1,861.47 and 556.50 is: 834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.98 : 1,861.47 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.98/1,861.47 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.98x = 1,861.47 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.98x = 1,035,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,908.06/1,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.75

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