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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.09, 1,863.50 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.09, 1,863.50 and 376.41 is: 564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.09 : 1,863.50 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.09/1,863.50 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.09x = 1,863.50 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.09x = 701,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,438.15/1,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.72

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