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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.23, 1,862.19 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.23, 1,862.19 and 420.30 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.23 : 1,862.19 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.23/1,862.19 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.23x = 1,862.19 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.23x = 782,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,678.46/1,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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