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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.37, 1,862.26 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.37, 1,862.26 and 419.46 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.37 : 1,862.26 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.37/1,862.26 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.37x = 1,862.26 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.37x = 781,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,135.55/1,241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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