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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.77, 1,863.39 and 420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.77, 1,863.39 and 420.97 is: 631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.77 : 1,863.39 = 420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.77/1,863.39 = 420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.77x = 1,863.39 × 420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.77x = 784,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,431.29/1,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.20

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