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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.13, 1,863.02 and 420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.13, 1,863.02 and 420.29 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.13 : 1,863.02 = 420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.13/1,863.02 = 420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.13x = 1,863.02 × 420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.13x = 783,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,008.68/1,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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