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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.47, 1,861.29 and 624.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.47, 1,861.29 and 624.55 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.47 : 1,861.29 = 624.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.47/1,861.29 = 624.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.47x = 1,861.29 × 624.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.47x = 1,162,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,468.67/1,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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