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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.59, 1,862.62 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.59, 1,862.62 and 419.99 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.59 : 1,862.62 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.59/1,862.62 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.59x = 1,862.62 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.59x = 782,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,286.43/1,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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