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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.46, 1,862.11 and 692.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.46, 1,862.11 and 692.41 is: 1,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.46 : 1,862.11 = 692.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.46/1,862.11 = 692.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.46x = 1,862.11 × 692.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.46x = 1,289,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,343.59/1,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.57

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