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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.08, 1,861.41 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.08, 1,861.41 and 375.19 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.08 : 1,861.41 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.08/1,861.41 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.08x = 1,861.41 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.08x = 698,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,379.17/1,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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