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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.46, 1,860.64 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.46, 1,860.64 and 625.32 is: 937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.46 : 1,860.64 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.46/1,860.64 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.46x = 1,860.64 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.46x = 1,163,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,493.84/1,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.20

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