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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.31, 1,863.57 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.31, 1,863.57 and 376.63 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.31 : 1,863.57 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.31/1,863.57 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.31x = 1,863.57 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.31x = 701,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,876.37/1,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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