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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.33, 1,862.15 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.33, 1,862.15 and 419.49 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.33 : 1,862.15 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.33/1,862.15 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.33x = 1,862.15 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.33x = 781,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,151.21/1,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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