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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,863.98 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,863.98 and 376.94 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,863.98 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,863.98 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,863.98 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 702,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,608.62/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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