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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.16, 1,862.88 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.16, 1,862.88 and 376.72 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.16 : 1,862.88 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.16/1,862.88 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.16x = 1,862.88 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.16x = 701,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,784.15/1,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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