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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.91, 1,864.44 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.91, 1,864.44 and 410.02 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.91 : 1,864.44 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.91/1,864.44 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.91x = 1,864.44 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.91x = 764,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,460.81/1,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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