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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.88, 1,864.62 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.88, 1,864.62 and 377.14 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.88 : 1,864.62 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.88/1,864.62 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.88x = 1,864.62 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.88x = 703,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,222.79/1,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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