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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.27, 1,861.95 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.27, 1,861.95 and 624.64 is: 936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.27 : 1,861.95 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.27/1,861.95 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.27x = 1,861.95 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.27x = 1,163,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,045.32/1,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.98

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