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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.66, 1,862.28 and 935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.66, 1,862.28 and 935.48 is: 1,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.66 : 1,862.28 = 935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.66/1,862.28 = 935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.66x = 1,862.28 × 935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.66x = 1,742,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,125.69/1,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.06

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