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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.47, 1,863.69 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.47, 1,863.69 and 318.02 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.47 : 1,863.69 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.47/1,863.69 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.47x = 1,863.69 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.47x = 592,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,690.69/1,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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