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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.41, 1,862.18 and 419.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.41, 1,862.18 and 419.71 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.41 : 1,862.18 = 419.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.41/1,862.18 = 419.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.41x = 1,862.18 × 419.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.41x = 781,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,575.57/1,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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