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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.15, 1,863.23 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.15, 1,863.23 and 409.20 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.15 : 1,863.23 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.15/1,863.23 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.15x = 1,863.23 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.15x = 762,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,424.68/1,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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