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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.68, 1,861.22 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.68, 1,861.22 and 419.67 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.68 : 1,861.22 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.68/1,861.22 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.68x = 1,861.22 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.68x = 781,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,098.20/1,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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