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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.28, 1,863.24 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.28, 1,863.24 and 376.36 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.28 : 1,863.24 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.28/1,863.24 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.28x = 1,863.24 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.28x = 701,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,249.01/1,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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