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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.13, 1,864.70 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.13, 1,864.70 and 377.45 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.13 : 1,864.70 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.13/1,864.70 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.13x = 1,864.70 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.13x = 703,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,819.80/1,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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