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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.57 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.57 and 549.13 is: 823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.45 : 1,863.57 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.45/1,863.57 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.45x = 1,863.57 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.45x = 1,023,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,342.19/1,242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.65

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