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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.79, 1,864.08 and 584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.79, 1,864.08 and 584.51 is: 876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.79 : 1,864.08 = 584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.79/1,864.08 = 584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.79x = 1,864.08 × 584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.79x = 1,089,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,570.79/1,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.71

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