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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.49, 1,863.74 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.49, 1,863.74 and 376.80 is: 565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.49 : 1,863.74 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.49/1,863.74 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.49x = 1,863.74 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.49x = 702,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,265.85/1,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.21

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