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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.64, 1,860.12 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.64, 1,860.12 and 625.32 is: 936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.64 : 1,860.12 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.64/1,860.12 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.64x = 1,860.12 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.64x = 1,163,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,170.24/1,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.80

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