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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.02, 1,863.98 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.02, 1,863.98 and 421.08 is: 631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.02 : 1,863.98 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.02/1,863.98 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.02x = 1,863.98 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.02x = 784,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,884.70/1,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.43

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