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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.65, 1,863.93 and 584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.65, 1,863.93 and 584.29 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.65 : 1,863.93 = 584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.65/1,863.93 = 584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.65x = 1,863.93 × 584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.65x = 1,089,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,072.74/1,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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