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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.55, 1,862.53 and 584.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.55, 1,862.53 and 584.09 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.55 : 1,862.53 = 584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.55/1,862.53 = 584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.55x = 1,862.53 × 584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.55x = 1,087,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,885.15/1,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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