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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.81, 1,866.24 and 1,195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.81, 1,866.24 and 1,195.79 is: 1,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.81 : 1,866.24 = 1,195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.81/1,866.24 = 1,195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.81x = 1,866.24 × 1,195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.81x = 2,231,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,627.05/1,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.08

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