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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.63, 1,862.48 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.63, 1,862.48 and 375.94 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.63 : 1,862.48 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.63/1,862.48 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.63x = 1,862.48 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.63x = 700,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,180.73/1,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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