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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.98, 1,862.91 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.98, 1,862.91 and 317.56 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.98 : 1,862.91 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.98/1,862.91 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.98x = 1,862.91 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.98x = 591,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,585.70/1,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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