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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,863.44 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,863.44 and 548.58 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,863.44 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,863.44 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,863.44 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 1,022,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,241.74/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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