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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.74, 1,863.70 and 549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.74, 1,863.70 and 549.38 is: 823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.74 : 1,863.70 = 549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.74/1,863.70 = 549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.74x = 1,863.70 × 549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.74x = 1,023,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,879.51/1,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.89

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