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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.89, 1,861.52 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.89, 1,861.52 and 419.87 is: 629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.89 : 1,861.52 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.89/1,861.52 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.89x = 1,861.52 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.89x = 781,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,596.40/1,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.36

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