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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.04, 1,862.32 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.04, 1,862.32 and 420.09 is: 629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.04 : 1,862.32 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.04/1,862.32 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.04x = 1,862.32 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.04x = 782,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,342.01/1,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.88

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