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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.86 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,863.86 and 376.88 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,863.86 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,863.86 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,863.86 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 702,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,451.56/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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