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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.78, 1,862.87 and 420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.78, 1,862.87 and 420.12 is: 630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.78 : 1,862.87 = 420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.78/1,862.87 = 420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.78x = 1,862.87 × 420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.78x = 782,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,626.84/1,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.25

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