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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.40, 1,858.86 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.40, 1,858.86 and 661.44 is: 990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.40 : 1,858.86 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.40/1,858.86 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.40x = 1,858.86 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.40x = 1,229,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,524.36/1,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.43

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