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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.18, 1,861.78 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.18, 1,861.78 and 471.68 is: 707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.18 : 1,861.78 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.18/1,861.78 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.18x = 1,861.78 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.18x = 878,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,164.39/1,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.52

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