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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,864.15 and 421.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,864.15 and 421.00 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,864.15 = 421.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,864.15 = 421.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,864.15 × 421.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 784,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,801.44/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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