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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.11, 1,861.67 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.11, 1,861.67 and 375.43 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.11 : 1,861.67 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.11/1,861.67 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.11x = 1,861.67 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.11x = 698,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,915.58/1,241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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