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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.49, 1,862.58 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.49, 1,862.58 and 539.25 is: 808.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.49 : 1,862.58 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.49/1,862.58 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.49x = 1,862.58 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.49x = 1,004,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,396.27/1,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.37

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