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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.69 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.45, 1,863.69 and 420.73 is: 631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.45 : 1,863.69 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.45/1,863.69 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.45x = 1,863.69 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.45x = 784,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,110.29/1,242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.10

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