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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.94 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.94 and 376.83 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.45 : 1,863.94 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.45/1,863.94 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.45x = 1,863.94 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.45x = 702,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,377.31/1,242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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