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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.04, 1,860.84 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.04, 1,860.84 and 470.64 is: 705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.04 : 1,860.84 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.04/1,860.84 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.04x = 1,860.84 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.04x = 875,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,785.74/1,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.69

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