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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.66 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.66 and 365.08 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,863.66 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,863.66 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,863.66 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 680,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,384.99/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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