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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.72 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.72 and 376.76 is: 565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.44 : 1,863.72 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.44/1,863.72 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.44x = 1,863.72 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.44x = 702,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,175.15/1,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.16

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