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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.15, 1,863.22 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.15, 1,863.22 and 317.71 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.15 : 1,863.22 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.15/1,863.22 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.15x = 1,863.22 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.15x = 591,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,954.71/1,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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