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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.14, 1,864.20 and 462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.14, 1,864.20 and 462.99 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.14 : 1,864.20 = 462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.14/1,864.20 = 462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.14x = 1,864.20 × 462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.14x = 863,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,105.96/1,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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