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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.66 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.66 and 318 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.45 : 1,863.66 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.45/1,863.66 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.45x = 1,863.66 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.45x = 592,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,643.88/1,242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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