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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.52, 1,863.78 and 420.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.52, 1,863.78 and 420.79 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.52 : 1,863.78 = 420.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.52/1,863.78 = 420.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.52x = 1,863.78 × 420.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.52x = 784,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,259.99/1,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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