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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.16, 1,864.78 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.16, 1,864.78 and 377.48 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.16 : 1,864.78 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.16/1,864.78 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.16x = 1,864.78 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.16x = 703,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,917.15/1,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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