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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.14, 1,863.23 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.14, 1,863.23 and 376.44 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.14 : 1,863.23 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.14/1,863.23 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.14x = 1,863.23 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.14x = 701,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,392.42/1,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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