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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.16, 1,863.55 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.16, 1,863.55 and 376.47 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.16 : 1,863.55 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.16/1,863.55 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.16x = 1,863.55 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.16x = 701,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,570.67/1,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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