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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.13, 1,863.26 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.13, 1,863.26 and 376.51 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.13 : 1,863.26 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.13/1,863.26 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.13x = 1,863.26 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.13x = 701,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,536.02/1,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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