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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.78, 1,863.68 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.78, 1,863.68 and 364.98 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.78 : 1,863.68 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.78/1,863.68 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.78x = 1,863.68 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.78x = 680,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,204.10/1,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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