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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.34, 1,862.94 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.34, 1,862.94 and 376.44 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.34 : 1,862.94 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.34/1,862.94 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.34x = 1,862.94 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.34x = 701,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,285.13/1,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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