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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.34, 1,863.56 and 420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.34, 1,863.56 and 420.70 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.34 : 1,863.56 = 420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.34/1,863.56 = 420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.34x = 1,863.56 × 420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.34x = 783,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,999.69/1,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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