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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.82, 1,862.40 and 548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.82, 1,862.40 and 548.85 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.82 : 1,862.40 = 548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.82/1,862.40 = 548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.82x = 1,862.40 × 548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.82x = 1,022,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,178.24/1,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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