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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,862.91 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,862.91 and 376.32 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,862.91 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,862.91 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,862.91 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 701,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,050.29/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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