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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.09, 1,863.35 and 420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.09, 1,863.35 and 420.37 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.09 : 1,863.35 = 420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.09/1,863.35 = 420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.09x = 1,863.35 × 420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.09x = 783,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,291.26/1,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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