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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.38, 1,863.84 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.38, 1,863.84 and 376.76 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.38 : 1,863.84 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.38/1,863.84 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.38x = 1,863.84 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.38x = 702,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,220.36/1,242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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