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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.82, 1,862.43 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.82, 1,862.43 and 364.11 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.82 : 1,862.43 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.82/1,862.43 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.82x = 1,862.43 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.82x = 678,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,129.39/1,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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