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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,863.81 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,863.81 and 377.04 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,863.81 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,863.81 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,863.81 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 702,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,730.92/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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