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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.38, 1,862.37 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.38, 1,862.37 and 375.64 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.38 : 1,862.37 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.38/1,862.37 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.38x = 1,862.37 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.38x = 699,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,580.67/1,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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