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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.24, 1,861.66 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.24, 1,861.66 and 375.40 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.24 : 1,861.66 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.24/1,861.66 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.24x = 1,861.66 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.24x = 698,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,867.16/1,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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