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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.78, 1,864.16 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.78, 1,864.16 and 377.09 is: 565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.78 : 1,864.16 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.78/1,864.16 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.78x = 1,864.16 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.78x = 702,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,965.90/1,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.64

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