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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.04, 1,862.72 and 364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.04, 1,862.72 and 364.54 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.04 : 1,862.72 = 364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.04/1,862.72 = 364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.04x = 1,862.72 × 364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.04x = 679,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,035.95/1,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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