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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.31, 1,862.07 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.31, 1,862.07 and 375.63 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.31 : 1,862.07 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.31/1,862.07 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.31x = 1,862.07 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.31x = 699,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,449.35/1,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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