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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.95, 1,864.50 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.95, 1,864.50 and 377.20 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.95 : 1,864.50 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.95/1,864.50 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.95x = 1,864.50 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.95x = 703,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,278.19/1,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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