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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.40, 1,862.91 and 548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.40, 1,862.91 and 548.26 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.40 : 1,862.91 = 548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.40/1,862.91 = 548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.40x = 1,862.91 × 548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.40x = 1,021,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,359.04/1,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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