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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.72, 1,862.40 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.72, 1,862.40 and 549.27 is: 823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.72 : 1,862.40 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.72/1,862.40 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.72x = 1,862.40 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.72x = 1,022,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,960.45/1,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.16

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