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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.12, 1,863.16 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.12, 1,863.16 and 420.38 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.12 : 1,863.16 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.12/1,863.16 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.12x = 1,863.16 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.12x = 783,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,235.20/1,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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