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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.32, 1,863.44 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.32, 1,863.44 and 317.90 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.32 : 1,863.44 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.32/1,863.44 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.32x = 1,863.44 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.32x = 592,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,376.67/1,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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