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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.64, 1,861.62 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.64, 1,861.62 and 626.32 is: 938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.64 : 1,861.62 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.64/1,861.62 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.64x = 1,861.62 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.64x = 1,165,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,969.84/1,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.30

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