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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.26, 1,863.66 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.26, 1,863.66 and 376.58 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.26 : 1,863.66 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.26/1,863.66 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.26x = 1,863.66 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.26x = 701,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,817.08/1,242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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