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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.40, 1,863.15 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.40, 1,863.15 and 376.42 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.40 : 1,863.15 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.40/1,863.15 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.40x = 1,863.15 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.40x = 701,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,326.92/1,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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