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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.94, 1,864.60 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.94, 1,864.60 and 421.26 is: 631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.94 : 1,864.60 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.94/1,864.60 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.94x = 1,864.60 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.94x = 785,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,472.07/1,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.95

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