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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.71, 1,862.58 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.71, 1,862.58 and 317.26 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.71 : 1,862.58 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.71/1,862.58 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.71x = 1,862.58 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.71x = 590,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,922.13/1,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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