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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.98, 1,861.52 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.98, 1,861.52 and 375.27 is: 562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.98 : 1,861.52 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.98/1,861.52 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.98x = 1,861.52 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.98x = 698,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,570.73/1,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.92

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