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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.91, 1,862.31 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.91, 1,862.31 and 419.97 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.91 : 1,862.31 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.91/1,862.31 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.91x = 1,862.31 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.91x = 782,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,114.33/1,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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