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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.06, 1,864.83 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.06, 1,864.83 and 473.50 is: 710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.06 : 1,864.83 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.06/1,864.83 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.06x = 1,864.83 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.06x = 882,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,997.01/1,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.34

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