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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.91, 1,864.67 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.91, 1,864.67 and 377.22 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.91 : 1,864.67 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.91/1,864.67 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.91x = 1,864.67 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.91x = 703,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,390.82/1,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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