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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.97, 1,863.81 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.97, 1,863.81 and 420.94 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.97 : 1,863.81 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.97/1,863.81 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.97x = 1,863.81 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.97x = 784,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,552.18/1,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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