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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.02, 1,865.06 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.02, 1,865.06 and 421.38 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.02 : 1,865.06 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.02/1,865.06 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.02x = 1,865.06 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.02x = 785,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,898.98/1,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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