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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.90, 1,862.80 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.90, 1,862.80 and 364.37 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.90 : 1,862.80 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.90/1,862.80 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.90x = 1,862.80 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.90x = 678,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,745.20/1,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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