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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.31, 1,861.74 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.31, 1,861.74 and 419.52 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.31 : 1,861.74 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.31/1,861.74 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.31x = 1,861.74 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.31x = 781,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,037.16/1,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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