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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.30, 1,862 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.30, 1,862 and 461.50 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.30 : 1,862 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.30/1,862 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.30x = 1,862 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.30x = 859,313
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,313/1,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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