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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.09, 1,863.54 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.09, 1,863.54 and 625.93 is: 938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.09 : 1,863.54 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.09/1,863.54 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.09x = 1,863.54 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.09x = 1,166,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,445.59/1,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.34

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