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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.04, 1,861.52 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.04, 1,861.52 and 375.28 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.04 : 1,861.52 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.04/1,861.52 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.04x = 1,861.52 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.04x = 698,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,591.23/1,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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