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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.50, 1,864.26 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.50, 1,864.26 and 548.80 is: 823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.50 : 1,864.26 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.50/1,864.26 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.50x = 1,864.26 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.50x = 1,023,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,105.89/1,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.43

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