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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.73, 1,864.10 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.73, 1,864.10 and 377.07 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.73 : 1,864.10 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.73/1,864.10 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.73x = 1,864.10 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.73x = 702,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,896.19/1,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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