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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.83, 1,864.34 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.83, 1,864.34 and 377.21 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.83 : 1,864.34 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.83/1,864.34 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.83x = 1,864.34 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.83x = 703,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,245.81/1,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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