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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.12, 1,861.73 and 624.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.12, 1,861.73 and 624.49 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.12 : 1,861.73 = 624.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.12/1,861.73 = 624.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.12x = 1,861.73 × 624.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.12x = 1,162,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,629.04/1,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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