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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,863 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,863 and 330 is: 495

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,863 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,863 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,863 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 614,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,790/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495

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