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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.03, 1,863.03 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.03, 1,863.03 and 317.58 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.03 : 1,863.03 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.03/1,863.03 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.03x = 1,863.03 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.03x = 591,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,662.26/1,242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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