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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.02, 1,860.99 and 419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.02, 1,860.99 and 419.07 is: 628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.02 : 1,860.99 = 419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.02/1,860.99 = 419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.02x = 1,860.99 × 419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.02x = 779,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,885.08/1,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.42

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