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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.06, 1,863.24 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.06, 1,863.24 and 420.18 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.06 : 1,863.24 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.06/1,863.24 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.06x = 1,863.24 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.06x = 782,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,896.18/1,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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