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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.12, 1,863.44 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.12, 1,863.44 and 364.64 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.12 : 1,863.44 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.12/1,863.44 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.12x = 1,863.44 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.12x = 679,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,473.62/1,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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