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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.63, 1,862.01 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.63, 1,862.01 and 363.89 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.63 : 1,862.01 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.63/1,862.01 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.63x = 1,862.01 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.63x = 677,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,566.82/1,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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