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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.56, 1,862.12 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.56, 1,862.12 and 461.94 is: 692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.56 : 1,862.12 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.56/1,862.12 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.56x = 1,862.12 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.56x = 860,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,187.71/1,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.83

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