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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.64, 1,862.68 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.64, 1,862.68 and 420.64 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.64 : 1,862.68 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.64/1,862.68 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.64x = 1,862.68 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.64x = 783,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,517.72/1,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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