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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.04, 1,863.78 and 548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.04, 1,863.78 and 548.86 is: 823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.04 : 1,863.78 = 548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.04/1,863.78 = 548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.04x = 1,863.78 × 548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.04x = 1,022,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,954.29/1,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.61

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