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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.26, 1,862.16 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.26, 1,862.16 and 375.58 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.26 : 1,862.16 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.26/1,862.16 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.26x = 1,862.16 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.26x = 699,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,390.05/1,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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