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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.90, 1,862.28 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.90, 1,862.28 and 376.28 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.90 : 1,862.28 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.90/1,862.28 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.90x = 1,862.28 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.90x = 700,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,738.72/1,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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