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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.25, 1,863.57 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.25, 1,863.57 and 420.33 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.25 : 1,863.57 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.25/1,863.57 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.25x = 1,863.57 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.25x = 783,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,314.38/1,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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