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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.86, 1,864.33 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.86, 1,864.33 and 377.15 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.86 : 1,864.33 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.86/1,864.33 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.86x = 1,864.33 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.86x = 703,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,121.79/1,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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