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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.42, 1,863.66 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.42, 1,863.66 and 548.94 is: 823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.42 : 1,863.66 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.42/1,863.66 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.42x = 1,863.66 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.42x = 1,023,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,037.52/1,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.42

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