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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.86, 1,862.99 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.86, 1,862.99 and 375.97 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.86 : 1,862.99 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.86/1,862.99 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.86x = 1,862.99 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.86x = 700,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,428.35/1,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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