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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.14, 1,863.09 and 420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.14, 1,863.09 and 420.42 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.14 : 1,863.09 = 420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.14/1,863.09 = 420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.14x = 1,863.09 × 420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.14x = 783,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,280.30/1,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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