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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.86, 1,864.38 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.86, 1,864.38 and 421.22 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.86 : 1,864.38 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.86/1,864.38 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.86x = 1,864.38 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.86x = 785,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,314.14/1,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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