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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.75, 1,864.13 and 558.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.75, 1,864.13 and 558.75 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.75 : 1,864.13 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.75/1,864.13 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.75x = 1,864.13 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.75x = 1,041,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,579.84/1,242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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