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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.75, 2,572.52 and 1,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.75, 2,572.52 and 1,242.75 is: 1,715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.75 : 2,572.52 = 1,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.75/2,572.52 = 1,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.75x = 2,572.52 × 1,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.75x = 3,196,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,993.02/1,863.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.36

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